CUSTODIAN II

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Affiliation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

University of Michigan is hiring for a custodial position within Student Life Facilities at the Michigan Union. The role involves operating carpet and floor cleaning equipment, waxing surfaces, and maintaining entryways.

It requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow instructions, with a focus on safety and reliability. The hourly position runs year-round with a 40-hour work week and a hybrid/mobile work option.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs; must demonstrate good communication skills; must be able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment.
• Operate mechanical cleaning and floor scrubbing equipment.
• Strip, or screen and apply finish to all floor surfaces.
• Maintain entrance areas by sweeping, salting, leaf blowing and shoveling/blowing snow as required.
• Clean grounds by picking up paper or trash around buildings.
• Wet mop floors and stairways.
• Operate and perform basic upkeep of custodial cleaning equipment.
• Clean and wax all furniture, cases, fixtures and furnishings.
• Clean mirrors, interior/exterior glass and entrance glass.
• Clean restrooms, including removing paper or trash from toilets, urinals, and sinks as necessary without dismantling fixtures.
• Stock restroom supplies.
• Dust and clean various types of window and ceiling fixtures.
• Spot wash walls to remove splash marks, fingerprints and marks.
• Collect and transport waste materials to designated areas.
• Wet mop areas of the floor or stairs to clean up spills.
• Open or lock buildings or rooms.
• Turn on and off lights and equipment.
• Ascend/descend ladders to access tops of blinds, windows, doors and ledges.
• Move and arrange furniture or furnishings.
• Clean assigned area of work and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities*

• Operate carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment


• Operate mechanical cleaning and floor scrubbing equipment


• Strip, or screen and apply finish to all floor surfaces


• Maintain entrance areas by performing such duties as sweeping, salting, leaf blowing and shoveling/blowing snow as required


• Clean grounds by performing such duties as picking up paper or trash around buildings


• Wet mop floors and stairways


• Operate and perform basic upkeep of custodial cleaning equipment


• Clean and wax all furniture, cases, fixtures and furnishings


• Clean mirrors, interior side of exterior glass, both sides of interior glass and exterior entrance glass


• Clean restrooms, including removing paper or trash from toilets, urinals, and sinks as necessary without dismantling fixtures.


• Stock restroom supplies


• Dust and clean various type of window and ceiling fixtures


• Spot wash walls to remove splash marks, fingerprints and marks


• Collect and transport waste materials to designated areas


• Wet mop the areas of the floor or stairs to clean up such items as spilled liquid or food


• Obtain stock and maintain inventory of supplies in accordance with specific instructions


• Open or lock buildings or rooms


• Turn on and off lights and equipment


• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to clean or access areas such as the tops of blinds, windows, doors, ledges, and other elevated surfaces


• Move and arrange furniture or furnishing


• Clean assigned area of work and equipment

Required Qualifications*

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Desired Qualifications*

Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs; must demonstrate good communication skills; must be able to follow instructions.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00AM to 8:30AM

Monday - Tuesday: Off

PLEASE NOTE: This is a year-round, 40 hour per week position.

Additional Information

Department : Student Life Facilities - Michigan Union

Hourly Rate of Pay : $20.42 - $21.62

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.