| Position Title: | Custodian (9-Month) | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin | |
| Advertised Salary: | $17.88- 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: | 9 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 9-month custodial position, M-F, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am.
• All applicants must ensure their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job posting to be considered for the position. | |
| 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.
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| 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 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.
• 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
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