Custodian

JOB SUMMARY :

To maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of the interior of University facilities; areas may include restrooms, hallways, offices, classrooms, laboratories, stairwells, building entrances, and special purpose rooms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Clean assigned areas following established schedules and prescribed methods; duties may include removing trash, sweeping and / or dust-mopping floors, polishing hard surfaces, cleaning mirrors, dusting furniture and ledges, wet mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, and washing off tabletops, desktops, countertops, chalkboards, and spot clean walls.
• Stock restrooms and other applicable areas with paper and cleaning products.
• Lock and unlock doors and turn off lights.
• Sweep and / or remove debris, leaves, snow and ice from steps and walks at building entrances.
• Perform special projects as assigned; may include shampooing carpets, stripping and waxing floors, washing walls, windows, baseboards, light fixtures, air vents, door frames, etc.

RELATED DUTIES :

• Observe and report the need for repairs and replacement of equipment, furniture, fixtures, and burnt out light bulbs.
• Stock assigned supply closets with paper products, cleaning chemicals, etc.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed for cleaning purposes.
• Assist other custodial personnel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

S UPERVISION RECEIVED :

Assignments and administrative supervision are received from the Assistant Vice President and / or his designee(s).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

May be responsible for student employees assigned to them.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Michigan Driver License may be required for some schedules.
• One year of custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and maintain good working relations with supervisors, co-workers, and the University community.
• Ability to work alone or as member of a team and perform assigned duties within scheduled time limits.
• Ability to work different shifts.
• Ability to apply routine custodial safety procedures.
• Ability to follow clearly defined oral and / or written instructions.
• Must pass job-related physical examination and relevant skill test prior to being appointed to the position.
• Ability to begin and follow through with the task(s) or plan identified in the job description, and to take the first step in performance of those duties and responsibilities.
• Reporting of facilities or grounds maintenance needs which are observed.
• Ability to use common cleaning equipment, such as brooms, vacuum cleaners, etc.
• Ability to apply the proper use and care of cleaning equipment and solutions.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with diverse student populations and groups.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
• Ability to pass job-related physical examination, skill test, and / or State / Federal mandated training, licensing, and / or certification requirements, within a reasonable period of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Most duties are subject to indoor environmental conditions, some duties may be occasionally performed outdoors .
• Exposure to dust and cleaning chemical fumes.
• Subject to noise and vibrations caused by automatic cleaning equipment.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job, and shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.

It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his / her supervision.

The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Posted until 8p.m. on Open Until Filled

Applicant must apply online : jobs.svsu.edu

About SVSU :

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensiveuniversity with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students.

Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU iscommitted to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty andstaff.

For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a GreatCollege to Work For (2016-2023).

SVSUemphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research.SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the CarnegieFoundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7percent of U.

S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent ofstudents have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships,field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSUis establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes BayRegion, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improvestudents’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, highschool and university levels.

Morethan 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that hasbeen rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.

Last updated : 2024-05-03

Salary : $15