Custodians

Custodian Positions Available Now!

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website.

The Custodian is responsible for performing work associated with the maintenance and cleaning of buildings, furniture, grounds, sidewalks, vehicles and the equipment and tools needed for these tasks. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Clean and maintain floors, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, and waxing and shampooing carpets.
• Wash windows and walls.
• Clean/disinfect bathrooms, including sinks, toilets, floors, etc.
• Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance duties, e.g., change light bulbs, empty trash, hang decorations, and supply paper towel and tissue dispensers.
• Pick up debris and litter on grounds.
• Remove snow and ice from stairs and entranceways to buildings during winter months.

Requirements:

• Valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

• Experience in the use and maintenance of building and cleaning equipment and tools desirable.
• Experience in the use of cleaning chemicals and solvents desirable.
• Previous institutional custodial experience desirable.

Full-Time positions available - Shifts are:

Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm 

Monday – Friday, 4:00pm – 12:30am

Rate of pay is $18.75/hour. Afternoon shift and weekend shift is eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift premium.

Full-Time Benefits: Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contributions are available.
• If healthcare benefits are not needed, an additional $123 will be added to each pay period.
• Generous paid time off as well as 14 paid holidays.
• Employee discounts at Cranbrook sites for you and your immediate family members.
• Cranbrook offers an Educational Opportunity program where we will cover tuition/fees in an Associate Degree program at Oakland Community College (must meet eligibility requirements)

Please Note: For consideration, please submit your resume and complete the application in full. Please provide the name and address of each employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's full name and phone number, etc. Applications with "see resume" or "n/a" will not be considered.