Custodian

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 55200 – Bldg Custodial
Admin

Advertised Salary: $17.53 – $20.79 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO
Agreement

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link
for a list of benefits offered with this position.

AFSCME Benefits

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time

Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)

Term of
Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Summary of Position

Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned, providing a high standard of cleanliness. This is a
custodial position, M-F, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Required Work Experience

Custodial/Janitorial work
experience in a commercial-hospital-school environment, in a commercial cleaning service, or completion of the Ferris State University JANUS
(custodial) training.

Demonstrated experience with the correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment, such as
vacuum cleaners, automatic scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, single-disc scrubbers, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, or other essential
or similar custodial equipment.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s
license.

Physical Demands

• Bending
• Carrying
• Electrical Hazards
• Moving
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Driving
• Heights
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Any other
related custodial experience. Please include any/all related work experience associated with the required qualifications for this
position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds.

Check
fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled, and report any deficiencies to the supervisor.

Depending on the assignment,
you may be required to move custodial equipment, fill in for vacant positions, etc.

Disinfect restrooms, showers, and locker
rooms.

Empty waste baskets and trash containers, and gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from the assigned area (to
include the perimeter of the assigned building)

Maintain current knowledge of bloodborne pathogens policies and
procedures.

May be responsible for carrying, distributing, and delivering custodial supplies and equipment.

Minimize waste of
cleaning, paper, soap, and other supplies.

Open and close buildings, classrooms, offices, and similar spaces in the assigned
areas.

Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas, apply salt as necessary.

Replace light bulbs, globes, tubes, and
light lenses.

Replenish paper and soap products.

Report needed maintenance on assigned equipment.

Report needed repairs
to the supervisor or call the physical plant in emergencies.

Respond to emergency custodial requests (which could include blood and
body fluid clean-up).

Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed.

Sweep, wet mop, refinish hard surface
floors, clean carpet, vacuum.

Utilize a household plunger to unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains without dismantling the
fixture.

Wash walls, woodwork, windows, blinds, mirrors, bathroom fixtures, furniture, chalk/white boards, and climb
ladders.

Work with various cleaning chemicals and equipment, follow procedures for safe handling and use, and wear assigned
protective equipment.

Maintain the safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and
inventories.

Maintain safety, health, and quality standards in all duties and responsibilities.

Report to the immediate
supervisor.

Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to
university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of
employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.

Cultivates an environment of belonging
that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive
authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties
assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Assist other service
workers as needed.

Train and direct others in the performance of the characteristic duties. Carry out these responsibilities in
accordance with University policies and applicable laws.

Skills and Abilities

Communicate and work
effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Exercise good judgment in resolving situations related to cleaning and
proper chemical use, referring unusual problems to a supervisor.

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and follow safety and
disinfecting standards and practices.

Read, understand, and follow instructions, safety and direction labels, equipment operations
manuals, etc.

Train and direct others in the performance of the characteristic duties.

Work harmoniously with and lead others
in all situations, including those environments that may involve variable temperatures, noise, and stressful workloads.

Work
independently.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational,
socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Initial Application Review Date: June 22, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to
enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking
careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the
Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University
actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more
information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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