Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors;
empty/clean wastebaskets, trash, and recycling containers; empty
and clean ash trays and cigarette urns; replace light bulbs using
an 8 ft ladder if necessary; refill restroom dispensers.
Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms,
conferences, events, etc.
Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to
hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work
assignments.
Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when
facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows,
report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow
or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within twenty five
feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power
equipment
Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools;
buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high
speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the
cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets,
furniture, etc.
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds.
Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques,
new products, and working relationships.
Handle recycling materials.
Call, email, or use internet to request work orders to customer
service.
Assist with inventory control and security.
Safely operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment
which requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving
record.
Support and enforce all policies, university and governmental,
OSHA/MIOSHA rules, university health and safety regulations and
guidelines, etc.
Enforce and support policies established by the Assistant Vice
President of Facilities.
Perform other related duties as required.
Responsibilities - Non-essential Functions:
- Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental
basis.
- Attend to emergencies when necessary.
- Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
- Assist in the instruction and supervision of student
help.
Required Qualifications and Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to work any shift and day of the week.
- Satisfactory work performance and attendance record.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work well with others and maintain positive customer
service.
- Ability to follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals
and supplies and use as directed.
- Have essential physical capabilities in the following: Ability
to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, reach as needed, and climb
ladders up to 8 ft.
- Have mental capabilities to maintain interpersonal skills,
memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension,
calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics,
organizing and innovation.
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving
record.
Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision,
sick time, vacation, paid holidays, retirement, and tuition
coverage.
Additional details for
Maintenance, Grounds and Service staff benefits.
Job Classification/Range: Grade 1, $18.02/hour. Third shift
position with additional .40 per hour shift differential for
regular hours worked.
Still interested? Apply today to express your interest in our
Custodian opportunities! You can include a cover letter and
resume for us to review.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring
their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or
national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a
foreign national authorized to work in the United States without
the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective
date of appointment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical
stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The information contained in this job description is for
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by
the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. See
www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD
Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or
1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity
for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University policy extends protections to additional
identities.
To apply, visit https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Custodian_R102037
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