CUSTODIAN I

Job Summary

Custodian I (day shift) is an in-person position that provides custodial services for events and classes. This person works closely with the Facilities Operations Call Center to provide cleaning, supply refills, and other custodial services.
Custodial duties are performed by using our team cleaning system, including the use of a 13-20 pound backpack vacuum. The basic custodial duties include cleaning restrooms, picking up debris on floors, cleaning all areas before, during, and after events.
Custodial staff are considered critical employees which means, in the event of a University of Michigan-Dearborn emergency reduction in operations, including a public health emergency,
suspension of academic classes, or during weather-related reductions in operations, the Manager of Building Services has designated this position as critical.

Responsibilities*

• Clean and polish furniture, cases, fixtures, and furnishings.
• Clean mirrors, inside of exterior glass and both sides of interior glass while standing on the floor or step ladder.
• Clean inside and outside of all vestibule/entrance while standing on the floor or step ladder.
• Completely clean and stock with supplies all restrooms.
• Dust venetian blinds and all other surfaces while standing on the floor or step ladder.
• Spot wash walls, doors, frames and light switches to remove such items as splash marks, touch points, smudges, blackmarks etc.
• Clean patient bedside equipment. Make beds and change linen.
• Change or replace shower or cubical curtains while standing on floor or step ladder.
• Collect and transport general and recycled waste materials to central location.
• Report items in need of repair or full.
• Sweep, dust mop, spot mop floors and stairways.
• Wet mop small areas of floor or stairs to clean up such items as spilled liquid or food.
• Disinfect all areas as directed.
• Clean, disinfect, and dispose of all blood and body fluids as directed and to policy.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies in accordance with specific instructions.
• Replace burnt out incandescent light bulbs while standing on floor or step ladder.
• Move and arrange furniture and furnishings to facilitate cleaning and event set-ups as well as returning them to their original position.
• Collect and transport soiled linen to a central location.
• Clean assigned area of work and equipment.
• Wet mop floors and stairways, including carpeted areas.
• Hand mop small areas inaccessible to mechanical floor cleaning equipment upon request.
• Operate and maintain basic custodial equipment (vacuums, carts, mops, buckets, wringers etc.).
• Use all safety precautions to protect self and others

RELATED DUTIES

• Maintain all custodial equipment and closets.
• Move and arrange furniture and furnishings.
• Rearrange / reset classrooms as required.
• Safely apply cleaning chemicals.
• Snow removal.
• Fill supply orders and restock closets.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school or GED is necessary
• Minimum of two (2) years custodial working experience.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, bend, and be on your feet for several hours at a time.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in spoken and written English.

Why Work at U-M Dearborn?

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a vibrant and diverse community, centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The area provides a variety of urban, suburban, and rural environments within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, its suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan-Dearborn offers a comprehensive benefits package, effective on your first day to help you and your family stay well, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, along with prescription drug plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage .

Additional UM-Dearborn benefits include:

• Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Learn more about the tuition reimbursement policy .
• Eligible UM-Dearborn dependents may receive a 50% tuition and fees scholarship towards undergraduate courses. Learn more about the Dependent Tuition Scholarship from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships webpage .
• No charge for all faculty and staff parking permits. Learn more from the Parking Transportation webpage .

Information about our mission, values and leadership can be found at:


Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are 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 .

Work Schedule

This position is 40 hours per week / Days / Monday - Friday / In-person, schedule may be adjusted accordingly, as needed.

Additional Information

The pay will follow the AFSCME contract pay grade: probation period $19.66/hour and $21.06/hour after a successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

Candidates must be able to be lawfully employed in the United States; sponsorship to obtain such status is not available at this time.

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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

283526

Working Title

CUSTODIAN I

Job Title

CUSTODIAN I

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Business Affairs

Department

Dbn Physical Plant-Bldg Svcs

Posting Begin/End Date

9/24/2026 - 10/08/2026

Career Interest

Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)