Custodian Opportunities (3rd Shift) - Facilities Services
- Employer
- Grand Valley State University
- Location
- Allendale, Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 29, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
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.
Join Our Team as a 3rd Shift Custodian - Keeping GVSU Shining!
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Job Classification/Range: Grade 1, $17.24/hour. Third shift position with additional .35 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.
This posting does not guarantee an immediate opening, but we will consider your application for future opportunities! If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
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/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Company
Who We Are
Grand Valley State University, established in 1960, is a four-year public university. It attracts more than 22,000 students with its high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley provides a fully accredited liberal undergraduate and graduate education and has campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, and regional centers in Battle Creek, Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City. Grand Valley is a comprehensive university, serving students from across Michigan and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand Valley offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 300+ areas of study. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships. Grand Valley employs more than 3,000 people and is committed to providing a fair and equitable environment for the continued success of all.
Working at GVSU
At Grand Valley, you have the opportunity to help prepare the leaders of tomorrow and engage in lifelong learning. From supporting students in their education to learning alongside them, employees can take classes through our academic participation program, attend on-campus events, and participate in professional development programs. Find community on campus not only by attending learning opportunities, but through Faculty and Staff Affinity Groups, committees, and more.
- Website
- http://www.gvsu.edu/
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