Custodian

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 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

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 custodial position for M-F, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am. AFSCME members need to ensure that their application reflects that minimum qualifications have been met in order to be considered for the position.

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. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time. 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, and report any deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Depending on the assignment, you may be required to move custodial equipment, fill in for vacant positions, etc.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• 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.
• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 the immediate supervisor.
• 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 of the characteristic duties.
• 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 cleaning-related situations and in proper chemical use, referring unusual problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain high standard of cleanliness and follow safety and disinfecting standards and practices.
• Read, understand, and follow instructions, safety and direction labels, equipment operation manuals, etc.
• Train and direct others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
• Work harmoniously with and guide 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

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applicants need to ensure that their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications that are posted on the job posting to be considered for the position.

Initial Application Review Date:

May 26, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?:

Yes