Custodian, 2nd Shift

Grand Rapids Community College • Grand Rapids, MI

2d

About The Position

The Custodian provides support at various college buildings as directed by the Facilities Operations Building Manager. The position maintains the cleanliness of facilities and adjacent exterior areas, performs minor maintenance, and removes snow from walkways. The custodian is also responsible for opening facilities and securing them at the end of the day, while remaining aware of fire alarm and security systems.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM, year-round (52 weeks). Compensation is $18.95 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour second-shift differential. On-the-job training is available for candidates with limited or no commercial cleaning experience. The position reports to the Building Manager.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED diploma.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including by email.
• Provide customer service to faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Work independently and adjust to a flexible, changing schedule based on building requirements.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work indoors with or without heat and air conditioning, and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to work with a variety of college staff personnel.
• Work late at night into the early morning and work alone.
• Ability to use carpet extractors, Taski dry-foam swing scrubbers, floor hand rotary and vibrating scrubbers, wet vacuums, carpet bonnet machines, and general custodial equipment.
• Ability to use 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-foot ladders; man lifts; pallet jacks; snow blowers; and salt spreaders.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and dispensing systems, and ability to use gas and electric power sprayers.
• Ability to perform light electrical and plumbing work using tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, and plungers.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial cleaning experience in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean hardwood, carpet, upholstery, terrazzo, tile, and linoleum surfaces.
• Clean restrooms, stairwells, classrooms, offices, and other facility areas.
• Order supplies and cleaning products.
• Replace fluorescent tubes and light bulbs.
• Remove snow from walkways.
• Open and secure facilities.
• Unclog toilets and sinks.
• Identify appropriate chemicals and cleaning fluids for assigned tasks.
• Use pallet jacks and scissors lifts.
• Drive a vehicle.
• Maintain regular attendance during scheduled hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Six health insurance plan options, including one with no health insurance premiums.
• Substantial vacation time.
• Wellness resources for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Onsite gym membership.
• Career development and educational opportunities.
• Retirement options, including the state retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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