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Custodian: 2nd or 3rd Shift

Northwestern Michigan College -
Traverse City, MI

Job Details

Full-time
$21.43 - $22.13 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Union benefits
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Computer operation
Computer literacy
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Summary & Qualifications:

Summary

This is a full-time on-site role for a Custodian at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI. The Custodian will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas, performing cleaning tasks according to established standards and protocols, and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for students, staff, and visitors. Keeps the college buildings in clean, safe and orderly condition by performing the following duties.

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or GED
Basic computer literacy
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid unrestricted driver’s license
Ability to follow safety protocols and guidelines
Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods
Attention to detail and thoroughness in cleaning tasks
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team

Preferred

One year’s experience working in a custodial setting
A working knowledge of the theory, operation, and upkeep of electrical and mechanical janitorial equipment

Essential Responsibilities

Cleaning Duties

Cleans offices, classrooms, laboratories, and cafeteria, including tasks such as high dusting; cleaning walls; cleaning desks, bookcases, tables, etc.; This includes moving, carrying, and lifting heavy objects such as tables and furniture and moving these large items often. cleaning whiteboards; dusting; dust and wet mopping; cleaning sinks; and vacuuming.
Cleans restrooms, including high dusting; cleaning walls; sanitizing fixtures; dust and wet mopping floors; scrubbing floors as needed.
Operates cleaning equipment for hard surface floors and carpets, which includes major cleaning equipment such as roto, burnishers, auto scrubbers, and extractors.
Performs total carpet care, including extraction and plating, and all other phases of carpet cleaning and care.
Performs total floor care and treatment, including dust and wet mopping; edge cleaning; shower scrubbing; stripping; and re-finishing.
Cleans carts and equipment, stocks supplies; keeps custodial closet clean; and completes equipment preventative maintenance, i.e., battery water levels; cleans equipment after use, etc.
Washing all interior windows.
Cleans snow and debris from sidewalks.

Other Duties

Pickup and disposal of trash.
Performs set-ups for events.
Properly handles and mixes chemicals.
Notifies the supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
Performs material handling processes to include loading and hauling of materials and supplies, scheduled routine custodial supply deliveries, pick-up and delivery of laundry (mops, rags, ), pick-up and delivery of books, furniture, etc., assembly of furniture, arrangement and set up for athletic events, clubs, special events and departmental moves.
Assists in the Campus-wide Recycling Program.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. Potential exposure to electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Potential exposure to chemicals.

Lifting Activities

Most frequently lifted object: 20 29 lbs. lifted to chest level; 20-29 feet (Several times a day)

Heaviest object lifted: up to 50 lbs. lifted chest level; 20-29 feet (Occasionally)

Non-lifting Repetitive Activities

Arm Movement (Continuously)

Bending (Several times per day)

Climbing (Several times per day)

Crouching (Occasionally)

Ducking (Several times per day)

Gripping (Continuously)

Kneeling (Occasionally)

Leaning (Several times per day)

Sitting (Several times per day)

Squatting (Several times per day)

Standing (Continuously)

Stooping (Several times per day)

Stretching (Several times per day)

Talking (Several times per day)

Twisting (Occasionally)

Typing (Several times per day)

Walking (Continuously)

Writing (Several times per day)

Other Physical Demands

Close visual work

Cramped work space

Exposure to chemicals

Exposure to cold

Exposure to dust

Exposure to environmental hazards

Exposure to an explosion

Exposure to health and safety hazards

Exposure to heat

Exposure to noise

Exposure to toxic substances

Muscular endurance

Risk of electrical shock

Travel (less than 10%)

Mental Demands

Basic Calculations

Planning and Coordination

Exercising Independent Judgment

Intense Concentration

Minimal Guidance or Direction

Performing Multiple Functions/Activities

Rapid Decision Making

Other Challenges

Precise accuracy requirements

Production deadlines

Protecting the physical safety of others

Safeguarding organization assets and property

Additional Information

This is a 2nd shift or 3rd shift position based on preference.Custodial Pay Schedule

This position comes with union benefits and is part of the Service Employees International Union, Local 517M (Click here
union contract/labor agreement

For assistance completing your online application please call 231-995-1025 or 231-995-2612
Starting wages at NMC are not negotiable based on being a publicly funded nonprofit employer. Wages are strictly
mandated by the Service Employees International Union collective bargaining agreement.

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Essential Responsibilities

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