Custodian

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 41,109,000 - 58,549,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University is seeking a Custodian to perform routine and heavy cleaning and upkeep of University buildings and facilities on Main Campus. The role supports the Custodial Services department within Facilities, with duties including floor care, window cleaning, restroom sanitation, and furniture setup.

The position requires a high school education or equivalent and the ability to perform physically demanding work, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform physically active work of medium-heavy nature.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain reasonable personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors surfaces and stairways using cleaning equipment.
• Clean mirrors, windows, fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Empty waste containers and stock supplies as directed.
• Report hazards and maintain cleanliness of storage areas and equipment.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Basic Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

Title: Custodian

Employee Classification: FM

Pay Grade: FM 06*

Division: Business and Finance

Subdivision: Custodial Services

Department: Facilities

Campus Location: Main Campus

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: Sunday - Thursday 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Judy Sturgis Hill

Appointment Percentage

100%