Custodian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with the correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, automatic scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, single-disc scrubbers, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, or other essential or similar custodial equipment.
• Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Exercise good judgment in resolving situations related to cleaning and proper chemical use, referring unusual problems to a supervisor.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and follow safety and disinfecting standards and practices.
• Read, understand, and follow instructions, safety and direction labels, and equipment operation manuals.
• Train and direct others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
• Work harmoniously with and lead others in all situations, including those environments that may involve variable temperatures, noise, and stressful workloads.
• Work independently.
• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

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 extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled, and report any deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
• Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed.
• Sweep, wet mop, refinish hard surface floors, clean carpet, vacuum.
• Utilize a 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 and equipment, follow procedures for safe handling and use, and wear assigned protective equipment.
• 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.
• Operate heavy powered cleaning equipment such as carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, high speed burnisher, scrubber, etc.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
• AFSCME Benefits