Michigan Technological University is seeking a Full Time, 12 month, 1st shift Custodian. They will be responsible for the performance of routine and special custodial duties in facilities and grounds as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with instructions and schedules provided, with results regularly inspected. Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Sweep, mop, clean, vacuum, wax and buff various types of floor surfaces.
2. Clean and maintain all meeting and conference rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, offices, labs, stairwells and other public and work areas.
3. Clean washroom floors, walls and fixtures sanitize as necessary. Replenish washroom soap, paper, and vending products.
4. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area and ensure a safe environment throughout the facility. Remove garbage, paper and recycling.
5. Clean all types of wall and ceiling surfaces.
6. Use and maintain a variety of cleaning and maintenance machines, ladders, tools and equipment.
7. Wash windows, clean furniture, dust windowsills and ledges and clean fixtures, change light bulbs in various fixtures inside and out of building.
8. Maintain building entrances according to conditions by removing snow and ice, applying sand and salt, and removing debris.
9. Adhere to current uniform policy.
10. Be responsible for minor wall and ceiling repair including spackling, sanding and painting.
11. Participate in any training necessary to accommodate changes in operation which directly affect regular assigned duties.
12. Functional supervision may be exercised over seasonal/temporary university employees and student assistants.
13. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
14. Apply safety-related, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• High school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Required Experience

• One-year experience with primary duties as a custodian, or an equivalent combination of experience to equal one-year full time.
• One-year experience maintaining a variety of floor surfaces using auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, carpet extraction vacuums, and other commercial cleaning equipment.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Building maintenance experience in an athletic, research, or academic facility

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic internet and web-based applications.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and perform work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with clients, students and staff in varying situations and in all areas when assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean, safe, and visually appealing facility.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general maintenance tasks, including changing lights and bulbs. The use of ladders will be required to perform some of these tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Understanding of chemical dilution ratios, personal protective equipment (PPE), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Awareness regarding bloodborne pathogen cleanup.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on custodial equipment.
• Experience in specialized floor care including stripping, waxing, and buffing as well as restorative carpet care.
• Knowledge in green cleaning certifications.
• Familiarity with vendor ordering processes and inventory management.
• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Language Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with customers or coworkers.

Mathematical Skills:
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of problems in standardized situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written or oral form.
• Proven understanding of safe operating and maintenance procedures.
• Excellent work attendance record.
• Good physical condition to enable safe, efficient, and sanitary performance of work, with or without accommodation.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Contractual. External candidates will receive the minimum amount ($16.39/hour.)

Title of Position Supervisor

Facilities Manager

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

AFSCME Posting - 07/21/2026 - 07/27/2026
External Applicants are encouraged to apply, however internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates.

Additional Information

1st shift hours start between 5am and before noon -- base rate only

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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