{"id":52400,"date":"2026-07-07T18:45:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T18:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/custodian-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T08:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:21:20","slug":"custodian-2","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/custodian-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Custodian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Job no:<\/strong> 497890<br \/><strong>Work type:<\/strong> Staff<br \/><strong>Location:<\/strong> Big Rapids, MI 49307<br \/><strong>Categories:<\/strong> Staff, Service\/Maintenance<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Title:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Custodian<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Big Rapids (Main Campus)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Department:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>55200 &#8211; Bldg Custodial Admin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advertised Salary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$17.88 &#8211; $21.21 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME\/AFL-CIO Agreement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.).\u00a0\u00a0Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ferris.edu\/administration\/adminandfinance\/human\/Benefits\/afscme.htm\">AFSCME Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FLSA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Non-Exempt<\/p>\n<p><strong>Temporary\/Continuing:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continuing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part-Time\/Full-Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full-Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Union Group:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Term of Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>12 Month<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Will\/Just Cause:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just Cause<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary of Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perform custodial duties independently or as part of a team, as assigned, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.<\/p>\n<p>This custodial position is T-Sa, 10:30 pm &#8211; 7:00 am.<\/p>\n<p>May be required to work overtime and\/or weekends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Type:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Staff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>High school diploma or GED equivalency.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Work Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Licenses and Certifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical Demands:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bending<\/li>\n<li>Carrying<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Hazards<\/li>\n<li>Inclement Weather<\/li>\n<li>Moving<\/li>\n<li>Reaching<\/li>\n<li>Twisting<\/li>\n<li>Balancing<\/li>\n<li>Climbing<\/li>\n<li>Driving<\/li>\n<li>Heights<\/li>\n<li>Lifting<\/li>\n<li>Pulling\/Pushing<\/li>\n<li>Repetitive movement<\/li>\n<li>Standing<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Education\/Experiences to be Considered:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any other related custodial experience. Please include any\/all related work experience associated with the required qualifications for this position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Duties\/Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Change linens, make beds, and bunk\/debunk beds.<\/p>\n<p>Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Check fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled. Report any deficiencies to the supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the assignment, you may be required to move custodial equipment. Also, fill in for vacant positions and more.<\/p>\n<p>Disinfect restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Empty waste baskets and trash containers, and gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from the assigned area (including the perimeter of the assigned building).<\/p>\n<p>Maintain current knowledge of bloodborne pathogens policies and procedures.<\/p>\n<p>May be responsible for carrying, distributing, and delivering custodial supplies and equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Minimize waste of cleaning, paper, soap, and other supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Open and close buildings, classrooms, offices, and similar spaces in the assigned areas.<\/p>\n<p>Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas and apply salt as necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Replace light bulbs, globes, tubes, and light lenses.<\/p>\n<p>Replenish paper and soap products.<\/p>\n<p>Report needed maintenance on assigned equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Report needed repairs to the supervisor or call the physical plant in emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>Respond to emergency custodial requests (which could include blood and body fluid clean-up).<\/p>\n<p>Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed.<\/p>\n<p>Sweep, wet mop, refinish hard surface floors, clean carpet, vacuum.<\/p>\n<p>Utilize a household plunger to unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains without dismantling the fixture.<\/p>\n<p>Wash walls, woodwork, windows, blinds, mirrors, bathroom fixtures, furniture, chalk\/white boards, and climb ladders.<\/p>\n<p>Work with various cleaning chemicals and equipment, following procedures for safe handling and use while wearing assigned protective equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Other duties may be assigned.<\/p>\n<p>Maintain the safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.<\/p>\n<p>Maintain safety, health, and quality standards in all duties and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Report to the immediate supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>Operate heavy-powered cleaning equipment such as carpet extraction\/shampoo equipment, high-speed burnisher, scrubber, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.<\/p>\n<p>Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.<\/p>\n<p>Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marginal Duties\/Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assist other service workers as needed.<\/p>\n<p>Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skills and Abilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise good judgment in resolving situations related to cleaning and proper chemical use, referring unusual problems to a supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and follow safety and disinfecting standards and practices.<\/p>\n<p>Read, understand, and follow instructions, safety and direction labels, and equipment operation manuals.<\/p>\n<p>Work harmoniously with others and guide them in all situations, including environments that may involve variable temperatures, noise, and stressful workloads.<\/p>\n<p>Work independently.<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover Letter<\/li>\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Instructions to Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Initial Application Review Date:<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open Until Position is Filled?:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Posting Close Date:<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>EEO Statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ferris.edu\/\">ferris.edu<\/a>. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University\u2019s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ferris.edu\/HTMLS\/administration\/president\/generalcounsel\/pdfs-docs\/00108985.pdf\">Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ferris.edu\/administration\/adminandfinance\/human\/Employment\/homepage.htm\">here<\/a> to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"34829","_ch_external_id":"11186309","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-08-07","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11186309\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[86],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[52],"class_list":["post-52400","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-full-time","ch_industry-business-finance-real-estate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/52400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=52400"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=52400"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=52400"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=52400"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=52400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}