Custodian

Eastern Michigan University • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs routine and heavy cleaning and upkeep of University buildings and facilities. The role is in the Facilities Department within Custodial Services, in the Business and Finance Division, at the Main Campus.

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 frequently lift with exertion of up to 50 pounds, including lifting mop buckets, vacuums, ladders, 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 using hand or mechanical cleaning, scrubbing, and buffing 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 carpeted floors as needed.
• Clean lavatories and fixtures.
• Empty waste containers, ash trays, and cigarette urns; pick up refuse in buildings; and empty waste containers outside building entrances.
• Stock lavatories and other applicable rooms with supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels, and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment as instructed.
• 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 to perform cleaning or set up meetings and events.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas and the supplies and equipment used in performing duties.
• Report equipment or supply damage, malfunction, irregularities, and potential hazards to a supervisor.
• Lock and unlock rooms and buildings.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED