Custodian, 3rd Shift, GRCC Main Campus

Job Summary

The custodian position provides custodial support across multiple college buildings, maintaining cleanliness, performing minor maintenance, and ensuring security. Responsibilities include cleaning of floors, restrooms, offices, classrooms, and surrounding external areas. The role also involves equipment operation, supply ordering, and snow removal on a flexible schedule, typically during the 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM).

• Cleaning of hardwood surfaces, carpeting, upholstery, terrazzo, and tile/linoleum floors.
• Cleaning of restrooms, stairwells, classrooms, offices, and related areas.
• Ordering of cleaning supplies and products.
• Replacement of fluorescent tubes and light bulbs.
• Snow removal from walkways.
• Opening and securing of facilities at the start and end of shifts.
• Unclogging toilets and sinks.
• Identification of appropriate chemicals and cleaning fluids for tasks.
• Use of pallet jack, scissor lift, and snow blower.
• Driving a vehicle for work-related duties.
• Maintaining regular attendance during scheduled hours.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

• Education Credentials
  :
  Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Work Experience
  :
  Training on the job available; commercial cleaning experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Skills
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  Knowledge and use of carpet extractors, foam swing scrubbers, rotary and vibrating scrubbers, wet vacuums, ladders up to 10 feet, bonnet machines, cleaning chemicals, dispensing systems, gas/electric sprayers, custodial equipment, snow blowers, salt spreaders, man lifts, pallet jacks, light electrical and plumbing tools, and vehicle operation.
• Good attendance, punctuality, and effective communication in writing and verbally via email.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a flexible, changing schedule.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Indoor work with or without heating and air conditioning.
• Demonstrated punctuality and good attendance record.

• Adaptability to a flexible and changing schedule.
• Capability to work with diverse college staff personnel.

• Compliance with mandated health and safety requirements.
• Work alone and at night and early morning shifts.
• Indoor and outdoor duties in various weather conditions.
• Access to wellness resources and onsite gym membership.

• Full-time employment.
• Comprehensive benefits package as a full-time employee.

GRCC utilizes an Evidence Based Selection Process that includes data-driven hiring decisions, reference checks, and interviews to mitigate bias.

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law.

GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation.

Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503‑3295.