Custodian

Custodian

Job no: 497727
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff

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:

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 position is M-F, 5:00 pm - 1:30 am.

Position Type: Staff

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.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license

Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Electrical Hazards
• Inclement Weather
• Moving
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Driving
• 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds.
Check fire extinguisher and related equipment as scheduled and report any deficiencies to supervisor.
Depending on assignment, may be required to move custodial equipment, fill in for vacant positions, etc.
Disinfect restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
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.
Empty waste baskets, trash containers and gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from assigned area (to include perimeter of assigned building).
Maintain current knowledge of blood borne pathogen 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, etc. of assigned areas.
Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas and 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 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, and 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, equipment, and follow procedures for safe handling and use, while wearing assigned protective equipment.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
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.
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 immediate supervisor.
May require availability to work other shifts, weekends and evenings, including overtime and responding to emergency calls.
If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University requirements concerning the issuance and use of University keys.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Skills and Abilities: Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
Exercise good judgment in resolving situations related to cleaning and proper chemical use,…