"UNIT CUSTODIAN"

Job Details

This position is for the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion. Acceptance of this position cannot be withdrawn if tentative start date is within the next 60 days. The tentative start date for this position is on or after 9/1/2025.

Duties including but not limited to:

• Wet mop floors and stairways, including carpeted areas.
• Operate vacuum cleaning equipment.
• Clean and wax furniture, cases, fixtures, and furnishings.
• Clean mirrors, inside of exterior glass and both sides of interior glass while standing on floor or stool.
• Clean toilet rooms and fixtures.
• Stock restroom supplies.
• Dust Venetian blinds while standing on floor or stool.
• 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.
• Collect and transport waste materials to central location.
• Report items in need of repair.
• Sweep and dust floors and stairways.
• Wet mop 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 floor or stool.
• Move and arrange furniture and furnishings collect and transport soiled linen to central locations.
• Clean assigned area of work and equipment.

Qualifications:

• 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 / Days / Tuesday-Saturday / 8:00am-4:30pm. 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.