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Custodian/Maintenance Worker - Pool
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Apr 2025
💰 $45,580/yr
About the role
Position Title:
Custodian/Maintenance Worker - Pool
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
• Standard shift hours and days of work are; M-F, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Position Type: Staff 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 correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment, such as; vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, or other essential or similar custodial equipment. Required Licenses and Certifications: • Pool Operator’s certificate.
• Within 90 days of hire, successful completion of University provided training, which results in a University issued forklift operator’s permit and respirator fit test certification. Physical Demands:
• Check fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled; report any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Clean, brush, scrub, and vacuum pool/hot tub and related equipment.
• Disinfect restrooms, showers and locker rooms.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Empty waste baskets and trash containers. Gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from assigned area (to include perimeter of assigned building.)
• Inspect, operate, repair, and report deficiencies of pool/hot tub equipment, fire extinguishers, and other equipment as scheduled.
• May be responsible for carrying, distributing, and delivering custodial supplies and equipment.
• Minimize waste of cleaning, paper, soap and other supplies.
• Open and close buildings, classrooms, offices, etc. of assigned areas.
• Operate chlorinators, test chlorine levels of pH of water, and adjust pH level as required.
• Record pool/hot tub maintenance activities.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas, and apply salt as necessary.
• Replace light bulbs, globes, starters, tubes, and light lenses.
• Replenish paper and soap products.
• Report needed maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Report needed repairs to supervisor or call physical plant in emergencies.
• Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed, for classrooms, offices, special events, etc.
• Sweep, wet mop, scrub, strip and refinish hard surface floors.
• Utilize household plunger to unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains without dismantling the fixture.
• Wash and issue such items as towels, uniforms and swimsuits, dust mops.
• Wash walls, woodwork, windows, blinds, mirrors, bathroom fixtures, furniture, chalk/white boards, and climb ladders.
• Operates motorized vehicles in a safe manner while performing job duties.
• 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.
• Train and guide the work of other employees in the performanc
55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin
Advertised Salary: $18.64-$22.79 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement Benefits:Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
FLSA: Non-Exempt 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 routine swimming pool maintenance and custodial duties independently, providing a high standard of cleanliness.• Standard shift hours and days of work are; M-F, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Position Type: Staff 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 correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment, such as; vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, or other essential or similar custodial equipment. Required Licenses and Certifications: • Pool Operator’s certificate.
• Within 90 days of hire, successful completion of University provided training, which results in a University issued forklift operator’s permit and respirator fit test certification. Physical Demands:
- Bending
- Carrying
- Electrical Hazards
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Climbing
- Driving
- Heights
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
• Check fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled; report any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Clean, brush, scrub, and vacuum pool/hot tub and related equipment.
• Disinfect restrooms, showers and locker rooms.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Empty waste baskets and trash containers. Gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from assigned area (to include perimeter of assigned building.)
• Inspect, operate, repair, and report deficiencies of pool/hot tub equipment, fire extinguishers, and other equipment as scheduled.
• May be responsible for carrying, distributing, and delivering custodial supplies and equipment.
• Minimize waste of cleaning, paper, soap and other supplies.
• Open and close buildings, classrooms, offices, etc. of assigned areas.
• Operate chlorinators, test chlorine levels of pH of water, and adjust pH level as required.
• Record pool/hot tub maintenance activities.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas, and apply salt as necessary.
• Replace light bulbs, globes, starters, tubes, and light lenses.
• Replenish paper and soap products.
• Report needed maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Report needed repairs to supervisor or call physical plant in emergencies.
• Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed, for classrooms, offices, special events, etc.
• Sweep, wet mop, scrub, strip and refinish hard surface floors.
• Utilize household plunger to unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains without dismantling the fixture.
• Wash and issue such items as towels, uniforms and swimsuits, dust mops.
• Wash walls, woodwork, windows, blinds, mirrors, bathroom fixtures, furniture, chalk/white boards, and climb ladders.
• Operates motorized vehicles in a safe manner while performing job duties.
• 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.
• Train and guide the work of other employees in the performanc
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