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Custodian

Job Code Number

391643111

Job Description

Position Title:

Custodian

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin

Advertised Salary:

$17.53 - $20.79 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 in a team environment, as assigned, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.

This is a custodial position for T-Sa, 10:30 pm â€“ 7:00 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 the correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, automatic scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, single disc scrubbers, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, or other essential or similar custodial equipment.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

A valid driver's license is required.

Physical Demands:

Bending
Carrying
Electrical Hazards
Inclement Weather
Moving
Reaching
Twisting
Climbing
Driving
Heights
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive movement
Standing

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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds.

Check fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled, and report any deficiencies to the supervisor.

Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Depending on the assignment, you 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 the assigned area (to include the perimeter of the 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 supplies, paper, soap, and other supplies.

Open and close buildings, classrooms, offices, etc., in the assigned areas.

Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas and 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 the supervisor or call the physical plant in emergencies.

Respond to emergency custodial requests (which could include blood and body fluid clean-up).

Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.

Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed.

Sweep, wet mop, refinish hard surface floors, clean carpet, vacuum.

Utilize a 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.

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Ferris State University

Location

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Job Code Number

391643111

Positions Available

Expiration Date

7/30/2026

O*NET Code

37-2011.00

O*NET Occupation

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

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