Custodian II

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Retirement plan with two-for-one match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Paid maternity and parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Custodian II to support custodial and grounds operations on the Ann Arbor campus. This role involves using a backpack vacuum, operating cleaning equipment, and maintaining entrances to ensure a sanitary, safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Hours are Monday–Friday with early morning shifts. Union affiliation applies and background checks are required for contingent offers; employment supports a strong benefits package and ongoing

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and follow instructions from co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers.
• Ability to wear a backpack vacuum weighing between 13-20 pounds for up to 8 hours a day.
• Strong floor care skills.
• Ability to effectively clean/maintain areas that are located in various positions, including several feet off the floor, close to the floor, and under/around obstacles.

Responsibilities

• The Custodian II performs all Custodian I job duties using our team cleaning system, which includes the use of a backpack vacuum weighing between 13-20 pounds.
• In addition, the Custodian II operates mechanical cleaning and scrubbing equipment, strips and waxes floor surfaces, and maintains entrance area by performing such duties as sweeping, salting, and shoveling snow as required.
• Must be able to perform all duties in the job classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to wear backpack vacuum 13-20 

Strong floor care skills

Position flexibility / working in odd/

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backpack vacuum

Mechanical cleaning equipment

Job description

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Job Summary

Custodial Services provides cleaning services to University of Michigan administrative and academic buildings on the Ann Arbor campus. We service over 13 million square feet of floor space in over 250 buildings. Building Services employs over 400 people consisting of custodial, pest management, support, administrative and managerial staff.

Our mission is to maintain the facilities to provide a sanitary, safe and pleasant environment for the University of Michigan's students, faculty, staff and guests.

Custodial and Grounds staff are considered critical employees which means, in the event of a University of Michigan emergency reduction in operations, including a public health emergency, suspension of academic classes, or during weather-related reductions in operations, the Director of Custodial and Grounds Services has designated this position as critical. The work this department performs allows for the continuance of patient care, student housing, animal husbandry, utility distribution, snow removal, debris removal, and other critical infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

• The Custodian II performs all Custodian I job duties using our team cleaning system, which includes the use of a backpack vacuum weighing between 13-20 pounds.
• In addition, the Custodian II operates mechanical cleaning and scrubbing equipment, strips and waxes floor surfaces, and maintains entrance area by performing such duties as sweeping, salting, and shoveling snow as required.
• Must be able to perform all duties in the job classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and follow instructions from co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers.
• Ability to wear a backpack vacuum weighing between 13-20 pounds for up to 8 hours a day.
• Strong floor care skills.
• Ability to effectively clean/maintain areas that are located in various positions, including several feet off the floor, close to the floor, and under/around obstacles.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insuranceLong-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

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

The work schedule for this job opening is Monday - Friday, 12:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

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.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.