Custodian

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Detroit is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across campus facilities. The role involves daily cleaning tasks, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in custodial work. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Prior cleaning experience preferred.
• Must obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily janitorial services in all university buildings.
• Clean and service offices, classrooms, and laboratories.
• Remove trash and refuse from rooms and buildings.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to perform simple math

Ability to transport and use heavy cleaning equipment

Ability to work in varying environmental conditions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning agents

Floor buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Automatic scrubbers

Job description

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Wayne State University provided pay range

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Base pay range

$15.01/hr - $15.01/hr

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Custodian at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential Functions (job Duties)

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide daily janitorial services in all University buildings for the cleaning and upkeep of campus facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Clean and service offices, classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums, laboratories, elevators, stairs, entrances and exits and other areas of campus buildings. Dust furniture, equipment and fixtures, which may be at any height from ground to ceiling and at any angle; move desks and chairs in order to sweep, mop and/or vacuum floors. Clean light fixtures and change bulbs reachable from a ladder. Fill, transport and empty buckets which may contain several gallons of water used for washing floors and chalkboards; clean large areas using push brooms, wet mops, dust mops, vacuum cleaners, dust pans, sponges, etc.; clean door and partition glass; clean both inside and outside of all entrance door glass. Clean laboratories while in use. Sweep and shovel salt and snow from building entrances and steps.
• Remove trash and refuse from rooms and buildings. Empty contents of waste baskets in classrooms, restrooms, offices, corridors, etc. into large refuse containers; use proper methods to access trash from a wide range of receptacles; transport wheeled cart containing large amounts of refuse to outdoor dumpster or compactor, including in inclement weather; transfer garbage from cart to dumpster; operate compactor. Utilize safe methods and take necessary precautions to prevent cuts or other injuries from sharp or other harmful objects put out for disposal. Remove cigarette butts from both indoor and outdoor receptacles; sweep and monitor cigarette butts in outdoor building entrances. Change sand as needed.
• Clean restrooms and locker rooms. Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, showers, tile, metal, chrome, etc.; sweep and mop floors; use sponges, brooms, mops, brushes, etc.; clean up after spills, including human waste; clean mirrors; restock toilet tissue and toweling; wash and polish drinking fountains; access different heights and angles to clean bathroom surfaces fixtures. Exercise safe methods when working with cleaning supplies and hazardous disinfecting agents.
• Lock and/or unlock buildings as assigned by supervisor. Close and lock windows in offices, classrooms; etc.; notify supervisor of need for and receive cleaning agents, paper products and other supplies; assist with emergency cleaning; access high areas using ladder or equipment having long handles.
• Operate floor buffers, automatic scrubbers, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, electric or battery powered sweepers and other portable cleaning equipment. May operate carpet cleaning machines and vehicles; perform routine light maintenance of machines such as changing belts, bags, check and recharge batteries; transport and use heavy equipment which vibrates and/or needs to be guided on surfaces; utilize machinery, equipment and supplies safely at all times. Perform some duties near students, visitors and other staff members.
• All Custodians are considered to be "Essential Personnel," and are required to report during a university emergency closure period.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to transport and use heavy cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform simple math in order to mix cleaning agents.
• Ability to transport, use and maintain the full range of custodial supplies and equipment, including brooms, mops, sponges, buckets of water, vacuums, buffers, automatic scrubbers, electric sweepers, shovels, dust pans, ladders, toxic cleaning agents, etc.
• Ability to access cleaning surfaces which may be at any height or angle from ground level to ceiling.
• Ability to work in varying environmental and possibly hazardous working conditions utilizing the appropriate precautions to ensure safety of self and others.
• Prior cleaning experience preferred.
• Must obtain security clearance.
  
  

School/College/Division

H42 - Facilities Plan & Manage

Primary department

H4241 - Facilities Operations Zone 1

Employment type

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative
  
  

Funding/salary information: * Compensation type: Hourly Wage * Hourly rate: $15.01

Job openings

• Number of openings: 18
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: Supercedes Previous Requisition
• Prior posting/requisition number: Req143
  
  

Background check requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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