Position Title:
Custodian
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin
Advertised Salary:
$17.88-$21.21 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.).
AFSCME Benefits
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 as part of a team, as assigned, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness. This position is M-F, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am.
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:
Physical Demands:
- Bending
- Carrying
- Electrical Hazards
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Twisting
- Balancing
- 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.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
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.
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 different cleaning chemicals and equipment, follow procedures for safe handling and use, and wear assigned protective equipment.
Maintain safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.
Maintain safety, health and quality standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Report to immediate supervisor.
Operate heavy powered cleaning equipment such as carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, high speed burnisher, scrubber, etc.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
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 guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
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, and equipment operation manuals.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date:
July 20, 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.
