Custodial Services provides cleaning services to University of Michigan administrative and academic buildings on the Ann Arbor campus. We service over 13 million square feet of floor space in over 250 buildings. Building Services employs over 400 people consisting of custodial, pest management, support, administrative and managerial staff.
Our mission is to maintain the facilities to provide a sanitary, safe and pleasant environment for the University of Michigan’s students, faculty, staff and guests.
Empty and sanitize receptacles following all safety guidelines for handling of waste.
Hand dust furnishings and assorted surfaces.
Clean mirrors, interior glass, and entrance way glass.
Scrub shower room walls and floors.
Sweep and wet mop stairs and clean stair risers.
Move and arrange furnishings within rooms for cleaning purposes.
Move cleaning equipment and supplies between floors.
Collect lost and found items and report them to supervision.
Unplug commodes, urinals, and drains without dismantling fixture.
Clean and polish stainless steel and brass.
Remove graffiti and flyers from walls.
High dust vertical and horizontal surfaces.
Police grounds building entrance ways by performing such duties as picking up paper and trash, and sweeping as necessary.
Open and lock building/rooms according to schedule.
Transport waste material to central locations.
Turn on and off lights and equipment in rooms, as needed.
Maintain an inventory of supplies according to instructions.
Remove snow from entrances and spread ice melt as needed.
Perform all duties in a safe and conscientious manner.
Report all work related accidents or illnesses immediately.
Interact with building occupants on behalf of Plant Building & Ground Services.
Report unauthorized people in the buildings and any other security problems to the Department of Public Safety.
Interact in a responsible manner with Supervisors, co-workers and clients.
Candidate will be expected effectively move/adjust equipment and furniture of various shapes and sizes.
Candidate will be expected to effectively clean/maintain areas that are located in various positions, including several feet off the floor, close the floor, and under/around obstacles.
Candidate will be expected to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and facility managers.
Must have at least a GED or High School diploma.