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CUSTODIAN I
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI 48104 • Posted 7 days ago
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The Custodian I at the University of Michigan performs a variety of custodial duties using a team cleaning system, including the use of a backpack vacuum. Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, picking up debris, cleaning offices, and operating equipment for routine maintenance work. This role is part of Building Services, which provides cleaning services to over 250 buildings on the Ann Arbor campus, aiming to maintain a sanitary, safe, and pleasant environment for the university community.
Responsibilities
- Perform all custodial duties using our team cleaning system, including the use of a backpack vacuum.
- Clean restrooms, pick up debris on floors, and clean offices and all areas of the building.
- Operate equipment used for routine maintenance work including power washers, upholstery and carpet spot cleaning machines, and counter rotating brush carpet pile lifters.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers.
- Ability to wear a backpack vacuum for up to 8 hours a day.
- Ability to effectively clean/maintain areas in various positions, including several feet off the floor, close to the floor, and under/around obstacles.
- Ability to remove snow from building entranceways using shovels and other tools.
- Must be able to perform all duties in the job classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.
About University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a prestigious public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields. Known for academic excellence and impactful research, it has a global presence through partnerships and subsidiaries, focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives to create a positive societal impact.
Full Job Description
CUSTODIAN I
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**How to Apply**
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
**Job Summary**
The Custodian I performs all custodial duties using our team cleaning system, including the use of a backpack vacuum. The basic custodial duties include cleaning restrooms, picking up debris on floors, cleaning offices and all areas of the building.
This position operates equipment used for routine maintenance work including but not limited to power washers, upholstery and carpet spot cleaning machines, and counter rotating brush carpet pile lifters.
**Who We Are**
Custodial Services provides cleaning services to University of Michigan administrative and academic buildings on the Ann Arbor campus. We service over 13 million square feet of floor space in over 250 buildings. Building Services employs over 400 people consisting of custodial, pest management, support, administrative and managerial staff.
Our mission is to maintain the facilities to provide a sanitary, safe and pleasant environment for the University of Michigan's students, faculty, staff and guests.
**Why Work at Michigan?**
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
+ Generous time off
+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
+ Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
+ Life insurance
+ Long-term disability coverage
+ Paid maternity and parental leave
+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
**Required Qualifications***
+ Must have a high school diploma or GED.
+ Ability to effectively communicate with and follow instructions from co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers.
+ Ability to wear a 13-20 pound backpack vacuum for up to 8 hours a day.
+ Ability to effectively clean/maintain areas that are located in various positions, including several feet off the floor, close to the floor, and under/around obstacles.
+ Must be able to remove snow from building entranceways using shovels and other tools.
+ Must be able to perform all duties in the job classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.
**Work Schedule**
Various shifts are available.
**Additional Information**
Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
**Union Affiliation**
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
**Background Screening**
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
**U-M EEO/AA Statement**
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
**Job Detail**
**Job Opening ID**
250232
**Working Title**
CUSTODIAN I
**Job Title**
CUSTODIAN I
**Work Location**
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
**Modes of Work**
Onsite
**Full/Part Time**
Full-Time
**Regular/Temporary**
Regular
**FLSA Status**
Nonexempt
**Organizational Group**
Building Services
**Department**
Building Services
**Posting Begin/End Date**
9/16/2024 - 9/21/2024
**Salary**
$37,419.20 - $38,750.40
**Career Interest**
Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)
Apply Now
Apply Now
**How to Apply**
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
**Job Summary**
The Custodian I performs all custodial duties using our team cleaning system, including the use of a backpack vacuum. The basic custodial duties include cleaning restrooms, picking up debris on floors, cleaning offices and all areas of the building.
This position operates equipment used for routine maintenance work including but not limited to power washers, upholstery and carpet spot cleaning machines, and counter rotating brush carpet pile lifters.
**Who We Are**
Custodial Services provides cleaning services to University of Michigan administrative and academic buildings on the Ann Arbor campus. We service over 13 million square feet of floor space in over 250 buildings. Building Services employs over 400 people consisting of custodial, pest management, support, administrative and managerial staff.
Our mission is to maintain the facilities to provide a sanitary, safe and pleasant environment for the University of Michigan's students, faculty, staff and guests.
**Why Work at Michigan?**
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
+ Generous time off
+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
+ Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
+ Life insurance
+ Long-term disability coverage
+ Paid maternity and parental leave
+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
**Required Qualifications***
+ Must have a high school diploma or GED.
+ Ability to effectively communicate with and follow instructions from co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers.
+ Ability to wear a 13-20 pound backpack vacuum for up to 8 hours a day.
+ Ability to effectively clean/maintain areas that are located in various positions, including several feet off the floor, close to the floor, and under/around obstacles.
+ Must be able to remove snow from building entranceways using shovels and other tools.
+ Must be able to perform all duties in the job classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.
**Work Schedule**
Various shifts are available.
**Additional Information**
Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
**Union Affiliation**
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
**Background Screening**
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
**U-M EEO/AA Statement**
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
**Job Detail**
**Job Opening ID**
250232
**Working Title**
CUSTODIAN I
**Job Title**
CUSTODIAN I
**Work Location**
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
**Modes of Work**
Onsite
**Full/Part Time**
Full-Time
**Regular/Temporary**
Regular
**FLSA Status**
Nonexempt
**Organizational Group**
Building Services
**Department**
Building Services
**Posting Begin/End Date**
9/16/2024 - 9/21/2024
**Salary**
$37,419.20 - $38,750.40
**Career Interest**
Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)
Apply Now
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