Custodial Grounds Staff - Full Time
Terms of Employment Full-time 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, day and afternoon shifts may be available. Classification: Teamsters. Hourly Wage: Starting wage $15.50, wage increases to $16.00 after successful completion of the probationary period. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Application Deadline Open until filled. Apply online at www.sc4.edujobs.
Generous Benefit Package Available per current contractual agreement. Benefits include:
• Up to twenty-four (24) paid time off days annually, prorated based on hire date. • Up to fourteen (14) paid holidays, days closed throughout the year, including time off from December 24 through New Years Day, depending on hire date. • Health insurance benefits, including multiple medical health plan options upon date of hire. • Employer-paid dental, life, and long-term disability insurance upon date of hire. • Reimbursement payments for individuals declining medical and/or dental insurance coverage. • Up to $500 annual vision/hearing allowance.
Participation in MPSERS Retirement System Includes employer and employee contribution options. Scholarship for employee spouse and/or dependent children to attend SC4 credit classes, covering full cost of registration fee, tuition, and technology fee when applicable, per campus guidelines. Additional funds for employment-related education and training each year, upon approval.
Potential for Overtime Opportunities Job Summary This Custodial Grounds Staff position is responsible for building and grounds custodial functions required for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings and surrounding landscaping.
Responsibilities Performs housekeeping functions for campus rooms and buildings, including: • Dusting • Vacuuming • Washing floors • Disinfecting • Cleaning fixtures and surfaces • Replenishing supplies • Removal of trash and recyclable materials • Washing walls • Windows • Shampooing carpets • Refinishing floors as assigned
Assists with maintenance of campus grounds. Duties may include: • Trash removal • Sweeping • Shoveling snow • Applying deicer • Exterior window washing • Trimming of bushes • Applying mulch • Light-duty repairs
May include the use of plows, snow blowers, and gators after applicable training. Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment as directed. Inspects exterior and interior of buildings for broken, damaged, misused, inoperative items, or property needing repair, reporting all findings to supervisor. Contacts emergency responders as necessary relating to potential building or campus hazards or damage. Performs emergency response service for water non-hazardous spills as appropriate.
Observes college policies, procedures, and safety rules, takes appropriate safety precautions, and maintains clean work and storage areas. Cleans equipment after use. Assists with the securing of facility assets and building lockup when needed. Additional responsibilities may include forklift or truck operation, key cutting, and pulling trailers once trained. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received under the supervision of the Manager, Physical Plant.
Education Experience High School Diploma considered. Associate Degree is preferred. 1-2 years of related work experience required.
Minimum Qualifications Have and maintain a valid Michigan drivers license, ability to drive and operate vans and 4x4 pickup trucks, snow and ice removal equipment, grounds keeping power equipment, and a forklift as assigned. Ability to operate hand and power tools and custodial cleaning equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb, and work from ladders, walk throughout campus, and climb stairs on a regular basis. Ability to read and interpret instructions, service orders, and chemical supply labels. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal. Customer service-oriented with ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, staff, and faculty at all levels. Highly motivated, possesses critical thinking and time management skills, ability to complete a sequence of tasks timely and within provided deadlines.