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Custodian

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Position Details

Posting Summary

College
VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area
VP Business And Finance

Department
FacilMgmt-Bldg Custodial & Sup

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1660P

Job Type
Full Time, Regular

Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade
M2

Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range
$18.67 per hour plus generous benefits.

Number of Vacancies

General Summary
  • Provides custodial services to all areas of the University. Receives work direction from the supervisor, assistant manager, manager, associate director, and director of Custodial Services. Cleans, disinfects, and maintains structures, fixtures and furnishings in assigned University buildings including building interiors and exteriors.

Major Duties
  • Cleans and maintains floors and floor coverings
  • Applies sealers, floor finishes and protectants
  • Collects and disposes of waste and recycling
  • Dusts and wipes horizontal, vertical and high surfaces
  • Changes light bulbs- fluorescent, LED, incandescent
  • Washes windows- interior and exterior
  • Replaces shower curtains
  • Fills paper and hand care product dispensers
  • Provides daily maid service of guest areas and rooms
  • Arranges furniture and equipment
  • Maintains proper level of supplies
  • Maintains closets and equipment in a neat, clean and orderly manner and condition
  • Reports all incidents and accidents
  • Submits supply requests
  • Submits work orders and service requests
  • Moves supplies and equipment

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Read, comprehend and comply with oral/written instructions and safety regulations governing the performance of job duties.
  • Sufficient writing ability.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade.
  • Ability to complete a physical examination administered by the employer’s designated physician.

Desired Qualifications
  • Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Bid Procedures:
All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position.
  • Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line WMU – AFSCME (bid) Sheet only.
  • Non-AFSCME University employees must submit an on-line WMU – Internal Application only.
  • Temporary University employees must submit an on-line WMU – Application only.

Additional Position Information
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-afscme
  • Above is a summary of the description for the position of Custodian. A complete description for this position may be reviewed upon request in the department of Human Resources, Room 1300, Seibert Administration Building or online at: https://wmich.edu/hr/descriptions-afscme
  • This is a first (1st) shift position. The regular work hours for this position are 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The regular work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.

Physical requirements and working conditions
  • Tolerate exposure to the full range of weather conditions- heat, cold, rain, snow, wind.
  • Tolerate exposure to fumes from cleaning chemicals, finishes, sealers and other compounds as well as dust, dirt, and mildew.
  • Tolerate and be comfortable with cleaning up of biohazards.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $19

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