Custodian/Maintenance Worker - Pool

Custodian/Maintenance Worker - Pool

Job no: 497839

Work type: Staff

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Staff, Service/Maintenance

Position Title: Custodian/Maintenance Worker - Pool

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:
55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin

Advertised Salary: $19.01-$23.25 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement

Benefits:


Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

AFSCME Benefits

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)

Term of Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Summary of Position: Perform routine swimming pool maintenance and custodial duties independently, providing a high standard of cleanliness.


Standard shift hours and days of work are: M-F, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education: High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Required Work Experience: Custodial/Janitorial work experience in a commercial-hospital-school environment, in a commercial cleaning service, or completion of the Ferris State University JANUS (custodial) training.

Demonstrated experience with the correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, automatic scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, single disc scrubbers, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, or other essential or similar custodial equipment.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license.

Pool Operator's certificate.

Within 90 days of hire, successful completion of University-provided training, which results in a University-issued forklift operator's permit and respirator fit test certification.

Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Electrical Hazards
• Moving
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Driving
• Heights
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds.
• Check fire extinguishers and related equipment as scheduled; report any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Clean, brush, scrub, and vacuum pool/hot tub and related equipment.
• Disinfect restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
• Empty waste baskets and trash containers. Gather and dispose of trash and foreign material from the assigned area (to include the perimeter of the assigned building)
• Inspect, operate, repair, and report deficiencies of pool/hot tub equipment, fire extinguishers, and other equipment as scheduled.
• May be responsible for carrying, distributing, and delivering custodial supplies and equipment.
• Minimize waste of cleaning, paper, soap, and other supplies.
• Open and close buildings, classrooms, offices, etc., in the assigned areas.
• Operate chlorinators, test chlorine levels and pH levels of water, and adjust pH levels as required.
• Record pool/hot tub maintenance activities.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances of assigned areas, and apply salt as necessary.
• Replace light bulbs, globes, starters, tubes, and light lenses.
• Replenish paper and soap products.
• Report needed maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Report needed repairs to the supervisor or call the physical plant in emergencies.
• Set up tables, chairs, and other related furniture as needed, for classrooms, offices, special events, etc.
• Sweep, wet mop, scrub, strip, and refinish hard surface floors.
• Utilize a household plunger to unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains without dismantling the fixture.
• Wash and issue such items as towels, uniforms, swimsuits, and dust mops.
• Wash walls, woodwork, windows, blinds, mirrors, bathroom fixtures, furniture, chalk/white boards, and climb ladders.
• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
• Maintain safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.
• Maintain safety, health, and quality standards in all duties and responsibilities.
• Report to immediate supervisor.
• Train and guide the work of other employees in the performance of the characteristic duties.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.


Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: • Assist other service workers as needed.
• Change linens, make beds, and bunk/debunk beds.
• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Train and direct others in the performance of the characteristic duties.

Skills and Abilities: • Be familiar with operate custodial equipment. Such as: vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high-speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain and repair pump/filter, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to identify various types of hard surface flooring, i.e., V.A.T., rubber, Terrazzo, quality tile, and ceramic.
• Demonstrated ability to perform pool/hot tub-related activities, such as testing water chemistry, repairing filters and pumps, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of carpet and upholstery fibers and fabrics.
• Inspect, clean, operate, and repair pool-related equipment.
• Interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Keep records and perform basic mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens policies and procedures.
• Lift trash containers, supplies, and equipment; mop.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and follow disinfecting standards and practices.
• Operate chlorinators, perform colorimeter tests, and correct to the appropriate pH level.
• Operate commercial laundry equipment.
• Read, understand, and follow directions, safety, and directions labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
• Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
• Understand, use good judgment, and follow procedures established through safety training and the physical plant safety manual.
• Work harmoniously with and lead others in situations of variable temperatures, noise, and stressful workloads.
• Work independently.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial Application Review Date:
June 22, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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Advertised: 05 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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