Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned rooms, common areas, buildings and related University facilities.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
Responsibilities*
- Operate mechanical cleaning and scrubbing equipment.
- Operate carpet shampooing and upholstery cleaning equipment.
- Strip and wax floor surfaces.
- Maintain entrances by performing such duties as hand shoveling snow, sweeping or ice removal.
- Clean grounds and area by performing such duties as picking up paper or trash around buildings.
- Operate vacuum cleaning equipment.
- Clean and wax furniture, cases, fixtures, and furnishings.
- Clean mirrors and interior glass.
- Unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains without dismantling the fixture.
- Clean toilet rooms and fixtures.
- Stock restrooms supplies.
- Dust Venetian blinds.
- Spot wash walls.
- Collect and dispose of waste materials.
- Report items for repair.
- Sweep, dust and wet mop floors and stairways.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies in accordance with specific instructions.
- Open or lock buildings or rooms.
- Turn on or off lights and equipment.
- Replace burned out incandescent light bulbs.
- Move and arrange furniture and furnishings.
- Collect and dispose of soiled linen.
- Clean assigned area of work and equipment.
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in operating and maintaining institutional type custodial equipment (ex: carpet extractors, riding and/or walk behind scrubbers).
- Experience leading and training custodial workforce
- Ability to read, interpret and utilize a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Experience with safely mixing and utilizing chemicals.
- Computer proficiency is required including Microsoft, Outlook, Google Workspace and the ability to put in and retrieve work orders.
Desired Qualifications*
Two years of full-time custodial experience in institutional facilities.
Work Schedule
This is a 2nd shift position.
Hours are 3pm - 11:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.
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 here.
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 employment opportunity employer.
