Custodian and Groundskeeper
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Janitor, Cleaning Services
About Kettering:
Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer.
- Knowledge of electronic email and work order system.
- Ordering of custodial supplies for building(s).
Required Qualifications
- Ability to perform the job functions for an eight (8) hour day, five (5) days a week to include: standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, stretching, lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching, pulling, pushing, carrying, climbing, jumping, running, sitting, sweeping, climbing stairs, working outdoors, and safely handling power equipment.
- Ability to successfully complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and all other required training.
- Demonstrated initiative and good independent judgment.
- Experience in training other custodians in methods and equipment operation and care.
- Experience in team/project coordination.
- a. RESPECT : for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
- b. INTEGRITY : including accountability, transparency and ethics.
- c. CREATIVITY : fostering flexibility and innovation.
- d. COLLABORATION : across disciplines and with all partners.
- e. EXCELLENCE : in all we do.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 25
Duties
Perform custodial work involved in care and cleaning of specified area or areas of a building including: restrooms, stairways, chalk boards/whiteboards, locker rooms, classrooms, laboratories, offices, shops, etc.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 20
Duties
Perform all phases of floor, wall, ceiling and glass care and cleaning.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 10
Duties
Perform safe operation, care and cleaning of custodial equipment.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 10
Duties
Coordinate work schedules and special assignments for assigned group, inspect quality of work performed as well as provide input to supervisor regarding employee performance.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Train other custodians in proper methods and operation of equipment.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Assist in room/event set up and breakdown.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Assist ground keeping staff as assigned including snow and weed removal.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Maintain inventory and supplies.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Coordinate with co-worker(s) to provide proper coverage when needed.
Percent of total time
Percent of total time 5
Duties
Comply with University safety and security policies and procedures and report conditions that may create hazards.
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504
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