Custodian

About Siena Heights University:

Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan. With a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees. The Siena Heights University mission is “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all” and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:

Custodians play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the University’s diverse facilities, including academic buildings, athletic venues, offices, and residence halls. Key responsibilities include thorough cleaning of assigned areas such as lounges, kitchens, public and private restrooms, staircases, hallways, custodial closets, windows, doors, and walls.

Custodians utilize a range of cleaning products and equipment, including vacuums, carpet extractors, and both slow and high-speed buffers, to ensure high standards of cleanliness. As essential personnel, custodians are required to be on call for emergency situations outside of regular working hours and during inclement weather.

In addition to their cleaning duties, custodians are expected to deliver exceptional customer service to a diverse population of internal and external stakeholders, fostering a positive and supportive campus atmosphere.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Clean and sanitize surfaces in classrooms, offices, restrooms, and shared spaces.

· Maintain meeting rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, and other public areas.

· Sanitize washroom floors and fixtures; replenish soap and paper products.

· Perform floor care tasks: sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing.

· Remove and dispose of garbage, recycling, and waste properly.

· Clean walls, ceilings, and vent covers; use ladders as needed.

· Maintain lighting fixtures and change bulbs as necessary.

· Wash windows and clean blinds, sills, and furniture.

· Clear building entrances of snow, ice, and debris.

· Ensure work areas are clean and tools are maintained.

· Set up tables and chairs for events as directed.

· Move furniture and supplies as needed.

· Follow safety guidelines for cleaning supplies and report any facility damage.

· Maintain adequate housekeeping supplies and inform the supervisor of needs.

· Assist with event setup and cleanup for campus activities.

· Provide custodial coverage in various areas as needed.

· Ensure quality standards for custodial services are met.

· Submit maintenance requests when necessary.

· This is an essential position requiring attendance during university closures.

· Respond to custodial emergencies as needed.

· Participate in required training and perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities and Skills Required:

Education/Certification:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Valid driver’s license.

Professional Experience:

· One year experience with primary duties as a custodian, or an equivalent combination of experience to equal one-year full time.

· One year experience maintaining a variety of floor surfaces using auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, carpet extraction vacuums, and other commercial cleaning equipment is preferred.

· Must be able to perform all duties in the job classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.

· Satisfactory work performance and attendance record.

Skills and Abilities:

· Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

· Proficient in basic computer use and web applications.

· Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, students, and staff in diverse settings.

· Effective cross-cultural communication skills.

· Competent in performing minor maintenance tasks, including cleaning and bulb replacement using ladders.

· Committed to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to execute plans effectively.

· Adaptable to changing priorities and environments.

· High integrity, ethical standards, and ability to build trust.

· Knowledge of janitorial methods, materials, and university policies.

· Skilled in managing cleanliness and safety standards efficiently.

· Understanding of University Development activities and their impact on donor relations.

· Passionate about the institution's mission and values, demonstrating commitment to quality customer service, organization, accountability, and confidentiality.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

List the details of any physical demands and work environment details. This section should provide adequate information for someone to determine if they require any sort of accommodation to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

1. Emergency Response: This role involves responding to custodial emergencies and unexpected situations. Custodians may handle hazardous cleaning chemicals, requiring strict adherence to safety instructions.

2. Physical Requirements: Employees must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use their hands for various tasks. The role requires climbing, lifting (up to 70 pounds), bending, and working in various physical positions. Vision abilities needed include close, distance, color, and depth perception.

3. Work Environment: Employees may work near moving parts, at heights, and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to humidity, fumes, toxic chemicals, and temperature extremes may occur. Ladder use may be required.

4. Scheduling: This full-time position typically involves eight-hour shifts, but employees must be available for emergency calls, weekend work, and inclement weather situations. As essential personnel, they must report to work during university closures due to severe weather. This position is an afternoon shift from 3:00pm - 11:30pm

5. Mobility: Ability to navigate the campus and use a computer regularly.

6. Communication: Must have the ability to speak, hear, and see effectively.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance

Siena Heights University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Siena Heights University will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Adrian, MI 49221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15