Custodian

Custodian

Bowling Green State University

Salary: $14.52 – $15.86 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01695
Department: Finance & Administration
Closing: Continuous

Summary

Performs custodial duties necessary to the care, cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture and fixtures. Responds to emergencies as needed.

Essential Functions

• Maintains floor care. Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips and refinishes floor surfaces and stairwells. Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects all restroom surfaces. Services drains and restocks paper products. May clean blinds, windows, floors, doors, computer equipment, blackboards and whiteboards in classrooms, offices, laundry rooms or others rooms. Replaces chalk and cleans or replaces erasers. May dust or polish desk tops or other furnishings.
• Properly handles chemical cleaning supplies.
• Replaces burned out lights and turns in bad fixtures. Responds to emergencies.
• Collects and removes trash and places in proper disposal area. Maintains recycling collection containers and area.
• Sweeps or shovels snow and applies ice remover around building entrances, exits and loading docks.
• Cleans and details stairs, hallways, elevators, vending areas, microwaves, loading docks, washing rags and mop heads as needed.
• Locks and unlocks all exterior doors and sets and deactivates alarm systems as needed. Reports any items for repair. Reports supplies needed to restock carts and closets.
• May assist in set up and take down for special campus functions, including graduation, special concerts, conferences, meetings.
• May prepare classrooms or residence halls for incoming semester or new students. This work may include making beds, stocking linens, cleaning all areas and replacing furniture.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Experience is required:

• No previous related experience required

The following Education is required:

• High school diploma or GED required

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of basic reading skills
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally
• Detailed oriented and highly accurate
• Ability to interact with students and/or faculty or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the positions are filled.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5367265/custodian

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