MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitable, qualified, and experienced people for the following posts:

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

SPORTS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 

POST B: FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT JANITOR (1 POST) – GWERU CAMPUS

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities and Equipment Janitor shall be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, orderliness and basic upkeep of sports facilities, equipment and surrounding areas. The incumbent will ensure that sports venues and equipment are clean, safe, properly arranged and ready for training, competitions and other departmental activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least three (3) Ordinary Level passes. 
• At least 2 years proven working experience in a university or tertiary institution.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Clean and maintain sports facilities, including gymnasiums, swimming pool, changing rooms, ablution facilities, offices, courts, playing fields, pavilions and surrounding areas. 
  • Clean, sanitise and properly store sports equipment after use. 
  • Set up and dismantle sports equipment and venues for training sessions, competitions and departmental events. 
  • Conduct routine inspections of facilities and equipment and report defects, damages and safety hazards. 
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks within the scope of the position. 
  • Ensure that facilities and equipment are secure before and after use. 
  • Assist in the movement, loading and unloading of sports equipment when required. 
  • Monitor and replenish cleaning materials and report shortages to the supervisor. 
  • Dispose of waste in accordance with University health and safety procedures. 
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety in all assigned work areas. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Sports Coordinator.

*NB:    Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic certificates (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees.

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

 The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  

The closing date for this advert is 09 October 2026.  Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.