CUSTODIAN II

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a dedicated custodial worker for a year-round position. Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, maintaining cleanliness of facilities, and ensuring trash is collected. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and be able to lift items up to 50 lbs. This is a full-time role with a consistent Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment.
• Maintain entrance areas and perform cleaning tasks.
• Collect and transport waste materials to designated areas.

Skills

Communication

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.
• 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*

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

Desired Qualifications*

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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

Additional Information

Hourly Rate of Pay : $19.83 - $20.49

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 employment opportunity employer.