Facilities Custodian

Fair Lane Estate•Dearborn, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Custodian maintains the cleanliness and condition of the historic Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan, and supports estate events through set-up, tear-down, and clean-up. The role works with staff year-round to preserve the estate and support daily operations. Duties are estimated as 70% custodial and janitorial work, 20% event support, and 10% facilities maintenance. This is a permanent, year-round, full-time, non-exempt hourly position, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The position is in person and may occasionally require evening or weekend work, typically for up to four events per year. The hourly rate is $20.00 and is non-negotiable.

Requirements

At least 2 years of custodial-related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform custodial and janitorial tasks to a high standard.
Comfort working with ladders and lifts, in various weather conditions and at heights, including on roofs.
Strong verbal and communication skills.
Ability to think critically and proactively perform custodial and facilities tasks.
Organization, attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.
Ability to move between varied duties without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to follow basic safety procedures and precautions when exposed to physical risks and hazardous chemicals.
Friendly, efficient, positive guest-service demeanor toward guests, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Comfort with or willingness to learn Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly; work outdoors in unfavorable conditions; and perform manual labor involving walking, lifting, reaching, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial tasks such as cleaning restrooms, vacuuming and mopping floors, removing trash and recycling, dusting non-historical objects, restocking supplies, cleaning windows, and deep cleaning and disinfecting.
Keep assigned areas clean, orderly, sanitary, and in accordance with Fair Lane cleaning standards.
Clear debris, snow, ice, and trash from walkways, parking lots, and driveways.
Clean and maintain custodial equipment, including vacuums and floor scrubbers.
Monitor and maintain inventories of cleaning supplies, consumables, and general-use break room and kitchen supplies.
Follow procedures for trash storage, disposal, and transport to designated areas.
Launder soiled clothing and materials using estate-owned equipment and approved dry-cleaning vendors.
Help develop cleaning and supply strategies and procedures.
Set up, break down, and clean up events, including arranging tables and chairs, removing event trash, stocking supplies, and performing pre-event cleaning.
Assist with audio/video equipment set-up and coordinate with event vendors as needed.
Maintain and organize event supply storage areas.
Assist with operational maintenance and monitoring, including boiler, chiller, fan coil unit, lift station, gutter, and coffee machine inspections or upkeep, and fan coil filter replacement.
Support on-site coordination of facilities and maintenance contractors.
Communicate maintenance concerns to the Director of Facilities & Security.
Learn the estate’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and support power outage recovery by inspecting and turning systems on.
Perform additional applicable responsibilities assigned by the department director or the President & CEO.

Benefits

100% employer-paid employee medical and vision insurance and dental insurance; 50% employer-paid insurance for dependents, with employee-paid plan buy-up opportunities.
100% employer-paid life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program with mental health, finance, and legal benefits.
21 days (168 hours) of paid time off annually, accrued biweekly.
14 paid holidays, including a year-end holiday break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
1 day (8 hours) of paid Volunteer Time Off.
Paid parental leave with no minimum service requirement.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid meal and rest breaks.
403(b) plan with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% employer match.
Ford X-Plan discount.
Professional development budget and opportunities.
Team member-led Social Committee activities, including monthly team-building events.
Free on-site bean-to-cup coffee and snacks at weekly all-staff meetings.
In-house perks, including a free photo permit, Tribute Garden discounts, and Patron-Level membership without Patron gifts.