Custodian Opportunities (3rd Shift) - Facilities Services

Join Our Team as a 3rd Shift Custodian - Keeping Gvsu Shining!

Are you a master of the mop, a wizard with a vacuum, or a champion of cleanliness? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic custodians to join our team and help keep Grand Valley State University shining! As a custodian, you'll be the unsung hero of the campus, ensuring our facilities are spotless and welcoming. Plus, you'll be part of a supportive team that values hard work and a positive attitude.

Summary: The custodian position will clean/sanitize restrooms, sweep, mop vacuum, empty trash, lock/unlock buildings, room set-ups, and other assigned duties. This position is 3rd shift.

Please note that any employment offer will be contingent upon the university's approval of the criminal background check and motor vehicle report (driving record) before employment begins.

Responsibilities - Essential Functions:

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
• 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