What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Supervisor position at Ferris State University?
Job no: 497713
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff
Position Title:
Custodial Supervisor
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
55200 - Bldg Custodial Admin
Advertised Salary:
$57,000 - $62,000. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.
Benefits:
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
N/A
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
This position will supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned custodial personnel to maintain and provide quality custodial services for campus facilities. May be assigned to work any shift, including nights and weekends. The anticipated shift for this position will be M-F, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am.
Position Type:
Staff
Required Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Required Work Experience:
Two to five years of supervisory experience that included hiring and daily supervision of subordinates. Two years custodial work experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license
Physical Demands:
- Bending
- Carrying
- Electrical Hazards
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Climbing
- Driving
- Heights
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Associate’s degree in management or related area.
Supervisory experience within an educational institution, hospital, K-12 institutions, or commercial accounts.
Supervisory experience within an educational institution, hospital, K-12 institutions, or commercial accounts.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Must be knowledgeable and proficient in modern custodial practices and procedures.
Must possess working knowledge of OSHA requirements such as bloodborne pathogens precautions and safety requirements.
Must possess effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
Must be knowledgeable in the operation of computers and software applications.
Must be able to effectively organize, schedule and supervise employees in the work force.
Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions with accuracy.
Must be able to evaluate the performance, adaptability and skill levels of job applicants and employees, understand and administer union contracts and be proficient in labor relations.
Must be able to analyze job and work order requests to plan material, labor and time requirements and provide cost estimates.
Must be able to work with a diverse group of employees, outside vendors and constituents.
Must be able to work variable hours to include possible day, evening and/or weekend shifts.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Must possess working knowledge of OSHA requirements such as bloodborne pathogens precautions and safety requirements.
Must possess effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
Must be knowledgeable in the operation of computers and software applications.
Must be able to effectively organize, schedule and supervise employees in the work force.
Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions with accuracy.
Must be able to evaluate the performance, adaptability and skill levels of job applicants and employees, understand and administer union contracts and be proficient in labor relations.
Must be able to analyze job and work order requests to plan material, labor and time requirements and provide cost estimates.
Must be able to work with a diverse group of employees, outside vendors and constituents.
Must be able to work variable hours to include possible day, evening and/or weekend shifts.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date:
April 27, 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.
Advertised: 10 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Salary : $57,000 - $62,000