Custodian

Performs custodial duties necessary to the care, cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture and fixtures. Responds to emergencies as needed.

• Maintains floor care. Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips and refinishes floor surfaces and stairwells. Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects all restroom surfaces. Services drains and restocks paper products. May clean blinds, windows, floors, doors, computer equipment, blackboards and whiteboards in classrooms, offices, laundry rooms or other rooms. Replaces chalk and cleans or replaces erasers. May dust or polish desktops or other furnishings.
• Properly handles chemical cleaning supplies.
• Replaces burned out lights and turns in bad fixtures. Responds to emergencies.
• Collects and removes trash and places in proper disposal area. Maintains recycling collection containers and area. Sweeps or shovels snow and applies ice remover around building entrances, exits and loading docks. Cleans and details stairs, hallways, elevators, vending areas, microwaves, loading docks, washing rags and mop heads as needed. Locks and unlocks all exterior doors and sets and deactivates alarm systems as needed. Reports any items for repair. Reports supplies needed to restock carts and closets.
• May assist in set up and take down for special campus functions, including graduation, special concerts, conferences, meetings.
• May prepare classrooms or residence halls for incoming semester or new students. This work may include making beds, stocking linens, cleaning all areas and replacing furniture.

The following Experience is required:

• No previous related experience required

The following Education is required:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the University’s insurance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of basic reading skills
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally
• Detail oriented and highly accurate
• Ability to interact with students and/or faculty or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [email protected] .