UNIT CUSTODIAN

A resume is required for consideration for this position. Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate vacuum cleaning equipment.
• Clean and polish furniture, cases, fixtures, and furnishings.
• Clean mirrors, inside of exterior glass, and both sides of interior glass while standing on the floor or a step ladder.
• Clean toilet rooms and fixtures.
• Stock restroom supplies.
• Dust venetian blinds while standing on the floor or a step ladder.
• Spot wash walls to remove such items as splash marks around sinks and fingerprints around light switches.
• Clean patient bedside equipment.
• Make beds and change linen.
• Change or replace shower or cubicle curtains while standing on the floor or a step ladder.
• Collect and transport waste materials to a central location.
• Report items in need of repair.
• Sweep and/or dust mop floors and stairways.
• Wet mop rooms and small areas of floor or stairs to clean up such items as spilled liquid or food.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies in accordance with specific instructions.
• Open or lock buildings or rooms.
• Turn on and off lights and equipment.
• Replace burnt-out incandescent light bulbs while standing on the floor or a step ladder.
• Move and arrange furniture and furnishings.
• Collect and transport soiled linen to central locations.
• Clean the assigned area or work and equipment.
• Wet mop floors and stairways, including carpeted areas.
• Hand mop areas inaccessible to mechanical floor cleaning equipment.
• Operate walk-behind equipment used for routine floor cleaning.
• Operate touch-free spray/vacuum cleaning equipment.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc
• Must not have any type of lifting restrictions.
• Must be able to work around sick and disabled patients (children and adults) within a hospital setting.
• Must be a team player, able to prioritize work and be able to handle stress on a daily basis.
• Must be able to perform all tasks listed on the Unit Custodian Classification Description.

This position is 40 hours per week / Evenings / Monday-Friday / 4:00 pm -12:30 am

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.