Job Details

Job Details

Custodian

Job Code Number

297031461

Job Description

Position Title:

Custodian

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

55206 - Dining Custodial

Advertised Salary:

$17.19 - $20.38 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement

Benefits:

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 for T-Sa, 10:30 pm – 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 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:

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, report any deficiencies to 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 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 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 supervisor or call physical plant in emergencies.
• Respond to emergency custodial requests (which could include blood and body fluid clean-up).
• Operates university motorized vehicles in a safe manner while performing job duties.
• 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, while following 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.
• Report to immediate supervisor.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Organization Profile

Employer Name:

Ferris State University

Address:

420 Oak Street

Address Line 2:

Prakken 150

City:

Big Rapids

State/Province/Region:

Zip/Postal Code:

49307

Description:

EDUCATION

Job Summary

Organization

Ferris State University

Location

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Job Code Number

297031461

Positions Available

Expiration Date

5/29/2025

O*NET Code

37-2011.00

O*NET Occupation

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Education Level

None

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