Custodian

Eastern Michigan University•Ypsilanti, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs routine and heavy cleaning and upkeep of University buildings and facilities. The role maintains floors, stairs, carpets, furnishings, fixtures, lavatories, and other interior areas; replenishes supplies; and moves furniture and equipment for cleaning or event setups. The Custodian also maintains work and storage areas, reports damage or hazards to a supervisor, and locks and unlocks rooms and buildings.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and perform basic arithmetic, typically acquired through completion of a high school education.
Ability to perform physically active medium-heavy work involving frequent walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift with exertion of up to 50 pounds to handle a mop bucket, vacuum, ladder, or other supplies and equipment.
Ability to meet Departmental standards of reasonable personal hygiene.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cleaning techniques and operation of custodial equipment.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain floor surfaces and stairways by sweeping, mopping, stripping, sealing, refinishing, and polishing with hand or mechanical cleaning equipment.
Clean mirrors, blackboards, interior glass and windows, drinking fountains, ceilings, walls, doors, appliances, and equipment.
Vacuum and clean carpeted floors, stairways, and upholstered furniture.
Clean lavatories and fixtures.
Empty waste containers, ash trays, and cigarette urns; pick up refuse inside buildings and empty waste containers outside building entrances.
Stock lavatories and other applicable rooms with supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels; maintain inventories of supplies and equipment according to instructions.
Replace burned-out light bulbs.
Clean, dust, and polish cases, ledges, furniture, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, venetian blinds, and window casings.
Remove snow and ice from building entrances as directed.
Move and arrange furniture, supplies, equipment, and furnishings for cleaning or for meetings and events.
Maintain the cleanliness of work and storage areas and the supplies and equipment used in performing duties.
Report damage, malfunctions, irregularities, or potential hazards involving equipment or supplies to the supervisor.
Lock and unlock rooms and buildings.
Perform related departmental duties as required.