Custodian 1,200 New Hire Bonus
Salary: $17.12 - $18.07 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2022-00252
Closing:
Location: Main Campus - 1701 E Front Street, Traverse City
Division: Finance & Administration
Summary & Qualifications:
Summary
This is a full-time on-site role for a Custodian at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI. The Custodian will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas, performing cleaning tasks according to established standards and protocols, and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for students, staff, and visitors. Keeps the college buildings in clean, safe and orderly condition by performing the following duties.
Qualifications
Required
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer literacy
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid unrestricted driver's license
• Ability to follow safety protocols and guidelines
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in cleaning tasks
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
Preferred
• One year's experience working in a custodial setting
• A working knowledge of the theory, operation, and upkeep of electrical and mechanical janitorial equipment
Essential Responsibilities
Cleaning Duties
• Cleans offices, classrooms, laboratories, and cafeteria, including tasks such as high dusting; cleaning walls; cleaning desks, bookcases, tables, etc.; This includes moving, carrying, and lifting heavy objects such as tables and furniture and moving these large items often. cleaning whiteboards; dusting; dust and wet mopping; cleaning sinks; and vacuuming.
• Cleans restrooms, including high dusting; cleaning walls; sanitizing fixtures; dust and wet mopping floors; scrubbing floors as needed.
• Operates cleaning equipment for hard surface floors and carpets, which includes major cleaning equipment such as roto, burnishers, auto scrubbers, and extractors.
• Performs total carpet care, including extraction and plating, and all other phases of carpet cleaning and care.
• Performs total floor care and treatment, including dust and wet mopping; edge cleaning; shower scrubbing; stripping; and re-finishing.
• Cleans carts and equipment, stocks supplies; keeps custodial closet clean; and completes equipment preventative maintenance, i.e., battery water levels; cleans equipment after use, etc.
• Washing all interior windows.
• Cleans snow and debris from sidewalks.
Other Duties
• Pickup and disposal of trash.
• Performs set-ups for events.
• Properly handles and mixes chemicals.
• Notifies the supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Performs material handling processes to include loading and hauling of materials and supplies, scheduled routine custodial supply deliveries, pick-up and delivery of laundry (mops, rags, ), pick-up and delivery of books, furniture, etc., assembly of furniture, arrangement and set up for athletic events, clubs, special events and departmental moves.
• Assists in the Campus-wide Recycling Program.
Work Environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. Potential exposure to electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Potential exposure to chemicals.
Lifting Activities
Most frequently lifted object: 20 29 lbs. lifted to chest level; 20-29 feet (Several times a day)
Heaviest object lifted: up to 50 lbs. lifted chest level; 20-29 feet (Occasionally)
Non-lifting Repetitive Activities
Arm Movement (Continuously)
Bending (Several times per day)
Climbing (Several times per day)
Crouching (Occasionally)
Ducking (Several times per day)
Gripping (Continuously)
Kneeling (Occasionally)
Leaning (Several times per day)
Sitting (Several times per day)
Squatting (Several times per day)
Standing (Continuously)
Stooping (Several times per day)
Stretching (Several times per day)
Talking (Several times per day)
Twisting (Occasionally)
Typing (Several times per day)
Walking (Continuously)
Writing (Several times per day)
Additional Information
1st shift is Monday through Friday (1st shift begins between 5:00 am - 9:00 am)$.55 2nd shift differential (2nd Shift Times Available: 11:30 - 3:00 pm)
$.70 3rd shift differential (3rd Shift anywhere from 7:30 pm-11 pm)
This position comes with union benefits and is part of the Service Employees International Union, Local 517M (https://www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/salaries-benefits/files/seiu-final-2023-2025.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ forunion contract/labor agreement
Additional New Hire Bonus of $1,200 (half paid after 60 days of employment, remaining portion paid after 180 days)For assistance completing your online application please call 231-995-1025 or 231-995-2612
Starting wages at NMC are not negotiable based on being a publicly funded nonprofit employer. Wages are strictly
mandated by the Service Employees International Union collective bargaining agreement.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6665137
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