Custodian
Company: Wayne State University
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Custodian 046826 We are searching for an experienced Custodian
046826 at our Detroit campus location. Wayne State University is a
premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of
Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich,
high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence,
collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates
exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for
success in a diverse, global society. Essential Functions (Job
Duties): Provide daily janitorial services in all University
buildings for the cleaning and upkeep of campusfacilities.Clean and
service offices, classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums,
laboratories, elevators, stairs, entrances and exits and other
areas of campus buildings. Dust furniture, equipment and fixtures,
which may be at any height from ground to ceiling and at any angle;
move desks and chairs in order to sweep, mop and/or vacuum floors.
Clean light fixtures and change bulbs reachable from a ladder.
Fill, transport and empty buckets which may contain several gallons
of water used for washing floors and chalkboards; clean large areas
using push brooms, wet mops, dust mops, vacuum cleaners, dust pans,
sponges, etc.; clean door and partition glass; clean both inside
and outside of all entrance door glass. Clean laboratories while in
use. Sweep and shovel salt and snow from building entrances and
steps.Remove trash and refuse from rooms and buildings. Empty
contents of waste baskets in classrooms, restrooms, offices,
corridors, etc. into large refuse containers; use proper methods to
access trash from a wide range of receptacles; transport wheeled
cart containing large amounts of refuse to outdoor dumpster or
compactor, including in inclement weather; transfer garbage from
cart to dumpster; operate compactor. Utilize safe methods and take
necessary precautions to prevent cuts or other injuries from sharp
or other harmful objects put out for disposal. Remove cigarette
butts from both indoor and outdoor receptacles; sweep and monitor
cigarette butts in outdoor building entrances. Change sand as
needed.Clean restrooms and locker rooms. Clean and disinfect sinks,
toilets, showers, tile, metal, chrome, etc.; sweep and mop floors;
use sponges, brooms, mops, brushes, etc.; clean up after spills,
including human waste; clean mirrors; restock toilet tissue and
toweling; wash and polish drinking fountains; access different
heights and angles to clean bathroom surfaces fixtures. Exercise
safe methods when working with cleaning supplies and hazardous
disinfecting agents.Lock and/or unlock buildings as assigned by
supervisor. Close and lock windows in offices, classrooms; etc.;
notify supervisor of need for and receive cleaning agents, paper
products and other supplies; assist with emergency cleaning; access
high areas using ladder or equipment having long handles.Operate
floor buffers, automatic scrubbers, wet and dry vacuum cleaners,
electric or battery powered sweepers and other portable cleaning
equipment. May operate carpet cleaning machines and vehicles;
perform routine light maintenance of machines such as changing
belts, bags, check and recharge batteries; transport and use heavy
equipment which vibrates and/or needs to be guided on surfaces;
utilize machinery, equipment and supplies safely at all times.
Perform some duties near students, visitors and other staff
members.All Custodians are considered to be "Essential Personnel,"
and are required to report during a university emergency closure
period.Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High
school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or
experience.Possession and maintenance of a valid Michigan vehicle
operator's license and satisfactory driving record as determined by
University policy.Ability to transport and use heavy cleaning
equipment.Ability to follow instructions.Ability to perform simple
math in order to mix cleaning agents.Ability to transport, use and
maintain the full range of custodial supplies and equipment,
including brooms, mops, sponges, buckets of water, vacuums,
buffers, automatic scrubbers, electric sweepers, shovels, dust
pans, ladders, toxic cleaning agents, etc.Ability to access
cleaning surfaces which may be at any height or angle from ground
level to ceiling.Ability to work in varying environmental and
possibly hazardous working conditions utilizing the appropriate
precautions to ensure safety of self and others.Prior cleaning
experience preferred.Must obtain security
clearance.School/College/Division: H42 - Facilities Plan & Manage
Primary Department: H4241 - Facilities Operations Zone 1 Job Type:
Full Time Job Category: Staff/Administrative Funding/Salary
Information: Compensation Type:Hourly WageHourly Rate: $14.18 Job
Openings: 19 Reposted Position: No Reposted Reason: None (New
Requisition) Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046826 Background
Check Requirements: University policy requires certain persons who
are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a
criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered
employment, the University will inform you if a background check is
required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Wayne State
University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other
underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
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