Custodian

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University is seeking a Custodian to support cleaning and maintenance across the Main Campus. The role involves routine and heavy cleaning, floor care, restocking supplies, and ensuring safe, sanitary facilities. The position emphasizes reliable performance and physical stamina.

The duties include moving furniture for events, reporting hazards, replacing lights, and keeping work and storage areas orderly. This is a full-time, on-site role within Facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic, typically through high school education.
• Ability to perform physically active, medium-heavy cleaning tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to maintaining reasonable personal hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and heavy cleaning of floors and surfaces using appropriate cleaning methods and equipment.
• Clean mirrors, glass, fixtures, and other surfaces; vacuum and manage carpeted areas; maintain restroom cleanliness.
• Stock supplies (soap, toilet paper, towels) and monitor inventory for cleanliness and readiness.
• Replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain cleanliness of work areas and storage spaces.
• Move and arrange furniture for cleaning or events; report hazards or damage to supervisor; secure rooms as required.

Skills

Basic literacy

Arithmetic

Physical stamina

Personal hygiene

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.

Special Instructions

Appointment Percentage

100%