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, 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 the correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, automatic scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, single-disc scrubbers, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, or other essential or similar custodial equipment.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license.

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. Disinfect restrooms, showers, and locker rooms. Empty waste baskets and trash containers, and gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from the assigned area (to include the perimeter of the 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, and similar spaces in the 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 the supervisor or call the 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 various cleaning chemicals and equipment, follow procedures for safe handling and use, and wear assigned protective equipment. Maintain the 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. Operates 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 our duties. 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.