CUSTODIAN II

Custodian II

The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate vacuum cleaning equipment.
• 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 a step ladder.
• Clean toilet rooms and fixtures.
• Stock restroom supplies.
• Dust venetian blinds while standing on the floor or a step ladder.
• Spot wash walls to remove such items as splash marks around sinks and fingerprints around light switches.
• Clean patient bedside equipment.
• Make beds and change linen.
• Change or replace shower or cubicle curtains while standing on the floor or a step ladder.
• Collect and transport waste materials to a central location.
• Report items in need of repair.
• Sweep and/or dust mop floors and stairways.
• Wet mop rooms and small areas of the floor or stairs to clean up such items as spilled liquid or food.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies in accordance with specific instructions.
• Open or lock buildings or rooms.
• Turn on and off lights and equipment.
• Replace burnt-out incandescent light bulbs while standing on the floor or a step ladder.
• Move and arrange furniture and furnishings.
• Collect and transport soiled linen to central locations.
• Clean the assigned area of work and equipment.
• Wet mop floors and stairways, including carpeted areas.
• Hand mop areas inaccessible to mechanical floor cleaning equipment.
• Operate walk-behind equipment used for routine floor cleaning.
• Operate touch-free spray/vacuum cleaning equipment.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to read, write, and understand English. Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions. Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities, including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc. Must not have any type of lifting restrictions. Must be able to work around sick and disabled patients (children and adults) within a hospital setting. Must be a team player, able to prioritize work and be able to handle stress on a daily basis. Must be able to perform all tasks listed on the Custodian II Classification Description.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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.

This position is 40 hours / Nights/ Sunday-Thursday / 10:30 pm-7:00 am

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.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check, including fingerprinting, is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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.