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IBEW Union Bid - Custodial Services, Recycling & Event Support Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.97
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Mandatory overtime pay
Community environment

Job Description

Missouri State University is a public university located in Springfield, Missouri, known for its commitment to providing quality education, fostering inclusivity, and maintaining a supportive community environment. The university emphasizes respect for diversity and equality, ensuring a respectful and collaborative atmosphere for all students, staff, and faculty. With a variety of academic programs and a vibrant campus life, Missouri State University is dedicated to enhancing student success and community engagement. The university also prioritizes sustainability and environmental responsibility, which is reflected in its campus operations and initiatives like recycling programs.\n\nThe position of IBEW Union Bid - Custodial Services, Recycling &... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least three years of experience in custodial, recycling, or related services
  • One year of supervisory experience preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance
  • Physical capability to operate powered equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, and forklifts
  • Must be able to work indoors and outdoors
  • Must be able to follow safety procedures when handling chemicals
  • Ability to respond to mandatory overtime and after-hours emergencies
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Current regular full-time employee of Missouri State University represented by IBEW
  • Authorization to work full-time in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least three years of experience in custodial, recycling, or other related services
  • One year of supervisory experience preferred
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities
  • Physical stamina and commitment to safety
  • Skill in logistics, materials handling, and inventory management
  • Ability to read and understand written English work orders and instructions
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and reliability
  • Good customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Valid driver’s license

Job Duties

  • Removes all recyclable materials from buildings by collecting the recyclable materials from the various labeled containers, transporting the recyclable materials to designated outside recycling dumpsters, and emptying the recyclable materials into the dumpster, ensuring that the dumpster is locked after dumping
  • Prepares classrooms, meeting rooms, auditoriums, arenas and outdoor locations for special events and activities by moving existing furniture and tarping floors if necessary, and delivering/setting up equipment, tables, chairs, portable steps, stages, podiums, curtains, sound shells, and other specifically requested items following set-up plans, diagrams, or verbal instructions
  • Unloads delivery trucks or picks up cleaning supplies or other items from the custodial storeroom and distributes those items for immediate or future use by manually lifting the cleaning supplies and carrying and/or transporting them using a two-wheel hand truck to the designated storage facility or work area
  • Provides leadership to small team by directing activities, addressing minor performance or attendance issues, escalating unresolved issues to the Custodial Supervisor, developing draft annual performance appraisals, and assists the supervisor in providing the appraisal to the assigned staff
  • Evaluates the recycling program and makes recommendations for improvements to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness
  • Provides continuity of custodial services during personnel absences or under emergency conditions by performing Custodial I duties as described in the Custodial I job description, when required
  • Contributes to the overall success of the assigned department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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