Custodian I

AFE; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AFE in Lansing, MI is seeking a dependable Custodian/Facilities Technician to perform custodial and basic maintenance tasks. Under supervision, you will help keep facilities clean, safe, and in good working condition, handling routine cleaning and light repairs as needed.

You will manage supplies, assist with special projects, and participate in preventive maintenance and room setup. Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to support operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year custodial or maintenance experience desired.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial tasks: trash removal, dusting, sweeping, restroom cleaning, floor maintenance.
• Complete scheduled deep cleaning tasks: floor stripping, window/wall washing, carpet cleaning.
• Assist with minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs; replace lightbulbs and batteries.
• Monitor supplies and place orders as directed; maintain cleanliness of buildings and rooms.
• Set up meeting rooms and assist with light grounds maintenance; ensure safety and hygiene of facilities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Cleaning equipment operation

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffers

Cleaning chemicals handling

Job description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of Facilities Supervisor, performs a variety of custodial and building maintenance duties to keep assigned facilities clean, safe, and in good working condition. Responsibilities include routine and scheduled cleaning, minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs, maintaining custodial supplies and equipment and assisting with special projects as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine custodial maintenance at assigned facilities, including trash removal, dusting, sweeping, restroom cleaning, floor maintenance, and other tasks; disinfects tables and other common use surfaces.
• Completes scheduled deep cleaning tasks such as, floor stripping and re- finishing, window and wall washing, carpet cleaning, and major cleaning assignments.
• Responds as assigned to minor maintenance repair situations including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; performs ongoing, preventive maintenance tasks as assigned; replaces lightbulbs and batteries as needed.
• Monitors custodial and maintenance stock and informs supervisor of order needs; places orders as directed.
• Maintains the cleanliness and overall condition of assigned buildings including, public areas, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, and stairwells. Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance and assures that equipment is cleaned, safe, and working properly.
• Sets up meeting rooms with tables, chairs, and refreshments when needed; cleans meeting rooms and returns tables and chairs to storage area.
• Performs light grounds maintenance as needed, including shoveling and salting sidewalks, clearing walkways and entrances, removing debris, and assisting with basic landscaping and grounds upkeep.
• May be assigned various responsibilities and tasks in conjunction with emergency and disaster response operations.
• Performs other duties and assignments as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required. One year custodial or maintenance experienced desired.

EXPERIENCE

• The required level of knowledge and experience is normally obtained through one or more years of progressively responsible experience in custodial maintenance.

LICENSES

The work requires possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures. The work requires some mechanical aptitude and developed skills in the operation of buffers and other cleaning equipment. These skills and abilities are normally obtained through one year of experience in housekeeping and general maintenance including minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.

OTHER

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, the general public, and others sufficiently to exchange or convey information. Requires flexibility in work hours including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed. Possess an enthusiastic, positive public service orientation.