Custodian and Groundskeeper

Kettering University; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement with employer matching

Tuition assistance and waiver programs

Vacation and holiday pay

Life and accident insurance

Sick and disability pay

Home purchase assistance

Recreation center membership

Job summary

Kettering University in Flint, MI is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities across campus. The role involves cleaning restrooms, classrooms, labs, offices, and common areas, plus operating custodial equipment and supporting event setup.

The position requires stamina for an eight-hour day and lifting up to 50 lbs, with duties including training others, coordinating schedules, supervising quality of work, and assisting groundskeeping as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the job functions for an eight (8) hour day, five (5) days a week including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and outdoor work.
• Completion of required training on Bloodborne Pathogens and other safety courses.
• Demonstrated initiative and independent judgment.
• Experience in training other custodians in methods and equipment operation.
• Experience in team or project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain restrooms, stairways, chalk boards, locker rooms, classrooms, laboratories, offices, shops, etc.
• Perform floor, wall, ceiling and glass cleaning and care.
• Operate custodial equipment safely and effectively.
• Coordinate work schedules and supervise quality of work; provide input on performance.
• Train other custodians in proper methods and equipment operation.
• Assist in room/event setup and breakdown.
• Assist groundskeeping with snow and weed removal as needed.
• Maintain inventory and supplies.
• Perform other duties and ensure coverage with coworkers.
• Comply with university safety and security policies and report hazards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Supply ordering

Job description

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer.
• Knowledge of electronic email and work order system.
• Ordering of custodial supplies for building(s).

Job Specific Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform the job functions for an eight (8) hour day, five (5) days a week to include: standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, stretching, lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching, pulling, pushing, carrying, climbing, jumping, running, sitting, sweeping, climbing stairs, working outdoors, and safely handling power equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and all other required training.
• Demonstrated initiative and good independent judgment.
• Experience in training other custodians in methods and equipment operation and care.
• Experience in team/project coordination.

Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values

• a. RESPECT : for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
• b. INTEGRITY : including accountability, transparency and ethics.
• c. CREATIVITY : fostering flexibility and innovation.
• d. COLLABORATION : across disciplines and with all partners.
• e. EXCELLENCE : in all we do.

Job Duties

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 25

Duties

Perform custodial work involved in care and cleaning of specified area or areas of a building including: restrooms, stairways, chalk boards/whiteboards, locker rooms, classrooms, laboratories, offices, shops, etc.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 20

Duties

Perform all phases of floor, wall, ceiling and glass care and cleaning.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 10

Duties

Perform safe operation, care and cleaning of custodial equipment.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 10

Duties

Coordinate work schedules and special assignments for assigned group, inspect quality of work performed as well as provide input to supervisor regarding employee performance.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 5

Duties

Train other custodians in proper methods and operation of equipment.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 5

Duties

Assist in room/event set up and breakdown.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 5

Duties

Assist groundkeeping staff as assigned including snow and weed removal.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 5

Duties

Maintain inventory and supplies.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 5

Duties

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 5

Duties

Coordinate with co-worker(s) to provide proper coverage when needed.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 5

Duties

Comply with University safety and security policies and procedures and report conditions that may create hazards.

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504