"Custodian"

Position Title: Custodian

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin

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

Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). 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: 12 Month

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, 5:00 pm – 1:30 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.

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

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds.
• Check fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled, report any deficiencies to supervisor.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.
• Maintain safety, health and quality standards in all duties and responsibilities.
• Operate university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• Cultivate 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. Report to immediate supervisor.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume

Initial Application Review Date: November 24, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes