Custodian

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University seeks a Custodian to perform routine and heavy cleaning and upkeep on Main Campus facilities. The role includes cleaning floors, mirrors, windows, restrooms, and removing waste, with responsibilities to stock supplies, replace bulbs, and move furnishings as needed.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, location Sherzer/Hoover. Requires a high school education and ability to perform medium-heavy physical work; salary is FM 06* = $17.39/hour ($36,171 annually).

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to perform physically active work of a medium-heavy nature; frequent walking, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and heavy cleaning, and upkeep of University buildings and facilities.
• Clean and maintain floor surfaces and stairways; mop, strip, seal, refinish, polish with equipment.
• Clean mirrors, glass, lavatories, fixtures and other surfaces.
• Vacuum, clean carpets, ceilings, walls and furniture.
• Remove waste; stock restrooms with supplies; maintain inventories.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs and move furniture as needed.
• Lock/unlock rooms and report hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic arithmetic

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title: Custodian

Employee Classification: FM

Pay Grade: FM 06*

Division: Business and Finance

Subdivision: Custodial Services

Department: Facilities

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Perform routine and heavy cleaning, and upkeep of University buildings and facilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floor surfaces and stairways by sweeping, mop-ping, stripping, sealing, refinishing, and polishing, using hand and/or mechanical cleaning, scrubbing and buffing equipment.
• Clean mirrors, blackboards, interior glass and windows, drinking fountains, ceilings, walls, doors and other appliances and equipment.
• Vacuum and clean carpeted floors, stairways and upholstered furniture.
• Clean carpeted floors as needed.
• Clean lavatories and fixtures.
• Empty waste containers, ash trays and cigarette urns; and pick up refuse in buildings. Empty waste containers outside building entrances.
• Stock lavatories and other applicable rooms with necessary supplies such as soap, toilet paper and towels, and maintain an inventory of various supplies and equipment in accordance with specific instructions.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs.
• Clean, dust and polish items such as cases, ledges, furniture, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, venetian blinds and window casings.
• Remove snow and ice from building entrances, as directed.
• Move and arrange furniture, supplies, equipment and furnishings, as required, to perform assigned cleaning or to set up for various meetings and events.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas and all supplies and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Report any damage, malfunction, irregularities and/or potential hazards in equipment or supplies to supervisor.
• Lock and unlock rooms and buildings.
• Perform related Departmental duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read, write, interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic, typically acquired through the completion of a high school education, is necessary.

Ability to perform physically active work of a medium-heavy nature, requiring frequent walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling and crouching activity to perform routine cleaning functions; and frequent lifting requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to lift a mop bucket, vacuum, ladder, or other supplies and equipment, is necessary.

Ability to meet Departmental standards of reasonable personal hygiene is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of cleaning techniques and operation of custodial equipment is desirable.

Additional Information

Salary: FM 06* = $17.39 an hour/$36,171 annually

Shift: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Sherzer/Hoover

Appointment Percentage

100%