"Custodian"

Custodian

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin

Advertised Salary: $17.53 per hour. Hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement

Benefits: AFSCME Benefits

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)

Summary of Position: Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned, providing a high standard of cleanliness. This is a custodial position M-F, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am.

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.

Physical Demands: Bending, Carrying, Electrical Hazards, Inclement Weather, Moving, Reaching, Twisting, Climbing, Driving, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Repetitive movement, Standing

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 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• 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.
• Operates university motor or personal vehicles 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.

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 supervisor. Maintain high standard of cleanliness and follow safety and disinfecting standards and practices. Read, understand and follow instructions, safety and direction labels, equipment operations manuals, etc. Train and direct others in the performance of the characteristic duties. Work harmoniously with and lead others in all situations, including those environments which may involve variable temperatures, noise, and stressful workloads. Work independently. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume

Initial Application Review Date: January 5, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes