| Position Title: | Custodian | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin | |
| Advertised Salary: | $17.53 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement. | |
Benefits:
| Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. AFSCME Benefits | |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609) | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned, providing a high standard of cleanliness. This is a custodial position M-F, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | High school diploma or GED equivalency. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Custodial/Janitorial work experience in a commercial-hospital-school environment, in a commercial cleaning service, or completion of the Ferris State University JANUS (custodial) training.
Demonstrated experience with correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment or other essential or similar custodial equipment. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | Valid driver’s license. | |
| Physical Demands: | - Bending
- Carrying
- Electrical Hazards
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Climbing
- Driving
- Heights
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Any other related custodial experience. Please include any/all related work experience associated with the required qualifications for this position.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds.
Check fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled, report any deficiencies to supervisor.
Depending on assignment, may be required to move custodial equipment, fill-in for vacant positions, etc.
Disinfect restrooms, showers and locker rooms.
Empty waste baskets and trash containers and gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from assigned area (to include perimeter of assigned building.)
Maintain current knowledge of bloodborne pathogens policies and procedures.
May be responsible for carrying, distributing and delivering custodial supplies and equipment.
Minimize waste of cleaning, paper, soap and other supplies.
Open and close buildings, classrooms, offices, etc. of assigned areas.
Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas, apply salt as necessary.
Replace light bulbs, globes, tubes, and light lenses.
Replenish paper and soap products.
Report needed maintenance on assigned equipment.
Report needed repairs to supervisor or call physical plant in emergencies.
Respond to emergency custodial requests (which could include blood and body fluid clean-up).
Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed.
Sweep, wet mop, refinish hard surface floors, clean carpet, vacuum.
Utilize household plunger to unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains without dismantling the fixture.
Wash walls, woodwork, windows, blinds, mirrors, bathroom fixtures, furniture, chalk/white boards, and climb ladders.
Work with different cleaning chemicals and equipment and follow procedures for safe handling and use, and wear assigned protective equipment.
Maintain safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.
Maintain safety, health and quality standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Operate university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop Un
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