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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.
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Ferris State University
Custodian
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$33,779 / year median in Michigan
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title:
Custodian Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)Department:
55200 -Bldg Custodial Admin Advertised Salary:
$17.53 - $20.79 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU andAFSCME/AFL-CIO
Agreement Benefits:
Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.AFSCME Benefits FLSA:
Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time Union Group:
Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)Term of Position:
12Month At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause Summary of 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.Position Type:
Staff Required Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalency.Required Work Experience:
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.Required Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's licensePhysical Demands:
Bending Carrying Electrical Hazards Inclement Weather Moving Reaching Twisting Climbing Driving Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing Additional Education/Experiences to beConsidered:
Any other related custodial experience. Please include any/all related work experience associated with the required qualifications for this position.Essential Duties/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.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist other service workers as needed.Train and guide others in the performance Apply Online How to