Custodian

Ferris State University • Big Rapids, MI

20h • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned providing a high standard of cleanliness. This position is M-F, 5:00 pm - 1:30 am.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Custodial/janitorial work experience in a commercial/hospital/school environment in a commercial cleaning service or completion of the Ferris State University JANUS (custodial) training.
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Any other related custodial experience.
• Please include any/all related work experience associated with the required qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

• Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds.
• Check fire extinguisher and related equipment as scheduled and report any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to move custodial equipment, fill in for vacant positions, etc.
• Disinfect restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Empty waste baskets, trash containers and gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from assigned area (to include perimeter of assigned building).
• Maintain current knowledge of bloodborne pathogen policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for carrying, distributing, and delivering custodial supplies and equipment.
• Minimize waste of cleaning, paper, soap, and other supplies.
• Open and close buildings, classrooms, offices, etc. of assigned areas.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas and apply salt as necessary.
• Replace light bulbs, globes, tubes, and light lenses.
• Replenish paper and soap products.
• Report needed maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Report needed repairs to supervisor or call physical plant in emergencies.
• Respond to emergency custodial requests (which could include blood and body fluid clean up).
• Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed.
• Sweep, wet mop, refinish hard surface floors, clean carpet, and vacuum.
• Utilize household plunger to unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains without dismantling the fixture.
• Wash walls, woodwork, windows, blinds, mirrors, bathroom fixtures, furniture, chalk/white boards, and climb ladders.
• Work with different cleaning chemicals, equipment, and follow procedures for safe handling and use, while wearing assigned protective equipment.
• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
• Assist other service workers as needed.
• Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
• Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.
• Maintain safety, health, and quality standards in all duties and responsibilities.
• Report to immediate supervisor.
• May require availability to work other shifts, weekends and evenings, including overtime and responding to emergency calls.
• If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University requirements concerning the issuance and use of University keys.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Benefits

• Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
• AFSCME Benefits
• [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Benefits/afscme.htm]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees