Custodian II

Job Description

Job Summary: Custodian II

Custodial Services at the University of Michigan provides essential cleaning services to over 250 administrative and academic buildings on the Ann Arbor campus, covering more than 13 million square feet of floor space. The department employs over 400 individuals, including custodial, pest management, support, administrative, and managerial staff. Our core mission is to maintain facilities, ensuring a sanitary, safe, and pleasant environment for the University of Michigan’s students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Critical Employee Designation

Custodial and Grounds staff are designated as critical employees. This means that in the event of a University of Michigan emergency reduction in operations (including public health emergencies, suspension of academic classes, or weather-related reductions), this position is deemed essential by the Director of Custodial and Grounds Services. The vital work performed by this department ensures the continuous operation of patient care, student housing, animal husbandry, utility distribution, snow removal, debris removal, and other critical infrastructure support.

University of Michigan Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Why Work at Michigan?

Working at the University of Michigan offers the profound satisfaction of being part of something greater – a larger mission of discovery and care. Every individual contributes, in their own way, to advancing this world-class institution, adding a significant purpose to their profession. Join us and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, protect you and your family, and secure your future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan offering two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Multiple choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

The Custodian II performs all Custodian I job duties utilizing our team cleaning system. Key responsibilities include:

• Operating mechanical cleaning and scrubbing equipment.
• Stripping and waxing floor surfaces.
• Maintaining entrance areas, which involves duties such as sweeping, salting, and shoveling snow as required.
• Using a backpack vacuum weighing between 13-20 pounds for extended periods.

Required Qualifications*

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and follow instructions from co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers.
• Ability to wear a backpack vacuum weighing between 13-20 pounds for up to 8 hours a day.
• Strong floor care skills.
• Ability to effectively clean/maintain areas located in various positions, including several feet off the floor, close to the floor, and under/around obstacles.
• Must be able to perform all duties in the job classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Schedule

The work schedule for this position is Sunday – Thursday, 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM.

Modes of Work

Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work modes are determined at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.