Custodian

 

Bowling Green State University

 

Salary: $14.24 - $15.55 Hourly

 

Job Type: Full-Time

 

Division: Finance & Administration

 

Opening Date: 03/14/2025

 

Location: Main Campus (BG), OH

 

Job Number: BGSU00722

 

Department: Finance & Administration

 

Closing: Continuous

 

Summary

 

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

 

Essential Functions

 

• 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 others rooms. Replaces chalk and cleans or replaces erasers. May dust or polish desk tops 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.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

The following Experience is required:

 

• No previous related experience required

 

The following Education is required:

 

• High school diploma or GED required

 

Additional Information

 

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

• Detailed 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

 

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Resume

 

Deadline to apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and posting will remain open until positions are filled. Multiple positions available.

 

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

 

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employm