Custodian

Roles

Custodian will complete cleaning schedule for assigned areas within the time and frequency requirements as specified by the Physical Plant Director, Supervisor, or Custodial Lead.

Hours: Saturday-Wednesday, 8:00 am - 4:00pm

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods: strip, refinish and buff floors in rooms, hallways and stairwells; carpet cleaning.
• Operate cleaning equipment, arrange and move furniture, fixtures and equipment, assist other workers as needed.
• Observe and report on a maintenance work order form the need for repairs, and replacements to equipment, furniture, buildings and fixtures.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures in the Northwood Employee Handbook and all interim policy or procedure put out by Northwood.
• Must wear all PPE required by Northwood University any deviation can lead to disciplinary action
• Adhere to all MiOSHA general construction and blood borne pathogen guidelines
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted Michigan Drivers License.
• Certification of good health by a licensed physician.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to accept supervision and carry out instructions.
• Ability to maintain good working relations with supervisors, co-workers and other Northwood University personnel.
• Three years experience in the trade or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, the aptitude of successful completion of the characteristic job duties.
  
  

Physical Environment

A great deal of physical effort is involved in the following activities: walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting and carrying heavy equipment and supplies weighing up to but not limited to 75 pounds.

A great deal of mental processing is involved in the following areas; reading, remembering, observing and evaluating, reasoning, measuring, communicating verbally in person, on the phone and in writing.

Expectations

• Maintain a positive public relations attitude with all staff and student personnel.
• Perform additional duties, which may be assigned by the custodial operations manager or the crew leader.
• To maintain the custodial condition of assigned areas in order to provide a safe, clean and pleasant environment.
• Promptly report to work, fully ready to work during assigned shift.
  
  

Northwood University has an institutional philosophy which emphasizes free enterprise in a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attraction to the mission and core values of Northwood University. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s outcomes at www.northwood.edu/aboutus/.