Custodian (9-Month)

Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609) Term of Position: 9 Month 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 is a 9-month custodial position, M-F, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am. • All applicants must ensure their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job posting to be considered for the position. 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. • Demonstrated experience with correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment or other essential or similar custodial equipment. Required Licenses and Certifications: • Valid driver’s license. Physical Demands: Bending Carrying Electrical Hazards Inclement Weather Moving Reaching Twisting Balancing Climbing Driving Heights Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: • Any other related custodial experience. Please include any/all related work experience associated with the required qualifications for this position. • Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds. • Check fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled; 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. • Empty waste baskets and 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 pathogens 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, 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, 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 and 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 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 your duties. • 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. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: • Assist other service workers as needed. • Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws. Skills and Abilities: • 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 the supervisor. • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and follow safety and disinfecting standards and practices. • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. • Read, understand, and follow instructions, safety and direction labels, equipment operations manuals, etc. • Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties. • Work harmoniously with and guide others in all situations, including those environments which 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. Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: All applicants must ensure their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job posting to be considered for the position. Initial Application Review Date: September 28, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes Posting Close Date: EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. 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