CUSTODIAN II

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance across campus facilities, including floors, restrooms, fixtures, and entry areas. The role includes operating various cleaning machines and handling routine upkeep tasks.

The position requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, good communication, and following instructions. Work schedule Tue-Sat 3:30PM–12:00AM with Sundays and Mondays off; hourly pay $20.42–$21.62, eligible for unionized

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate carpet, upholstery, and floor cleaning equipment and scrubbing machines.
• Strip, screen, or apply finish to floor surfaces as needed.
• Maintain entrance areas and perform snow removal as required.
• Clean grounds, restrooms, glass, fixtures and furnishings.
• Stock restroom supplies and inventory cleaning materials.
• Open/lock buildings and rooms; turn lights and equipment on/off.
• Ascend/descend ladders to access elevated areas when necessary.
• Move and arrange furniture and other furnishings.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

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

Tuesday - Saturday: 3:30PM to 12:00AM

Sunday - Monday: Off

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

Additional Information

Department : Student Life Facilities - Wolverine Village

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.