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Details
Posted: 28-Mar-25
Location: Big Rapids, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 496946
| 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. | |
| 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: |
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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. | |
| 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. | |
| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: | • Assist other service workers as needed. • Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties. Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws. | |
| Skills and Abilities: | • Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, faculty and visitors. • Exercise good judgment in resolving situations related to cleaning and proper chemical use, referring unusual problems to supervisor. • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. • Maintain high standard of cleanliness and follow safety and disinfecting standards and practices. • Read, understand and follow instructions, safety and direction labels, equipment operations manuals, etc. • Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties. • Work harmoniously with and guide others in all situations, including those environments which may involve variable temperatures, noise, and stressful workloads. • Work independently. | |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | AFSCME members need to ensure that their application reflects that minimum qualifications have been met in order to be considered. | |
| Initial Application Review Date: | April 14, 2025 | |
| Open Until Position is Filled?: | Yes | |
| Posting Close Date: | ||
| EEO Statement: | Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. | |
| Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD. | ||
About Ferris State University
Ferris State University prepares students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Through its many partnerships and its career-oriented, broad-based education, Ferris serves our rapidly changing global economy and society.
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