Custodian/GroundsworkerPosition DetailsPosition Title - Custodian/GroundsworkerPay Grade Level - G-7 NE PTFLSA - Non-ExemptBenefits - Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, Professional Development support.Department - FacilitiesCampus Location - EscanabaMin Salary - $18.03Max Salary - $21.21FTE -.60Full-time/Part-time - Part-TimePosition Type - StaffJob Summary/Basic Function - Maintains grounds/landscape on campus sites for proper college appearance and safety, including but not limited to lawns, planters, tree areas, walkways, drives. Provides general maintenance and custodial services for students, faculty and staff. Sets ups for special events.Minimum Qualifications - • High School diploma or GED• Ability to work without direct supervision.• Ability to operate power equipment.• Ability to perform manual labor• Valid drivers' license.Preferred Qualifications - • Associates degree• Experience in building custodial and grounds keeping operations.• Ability to operate heavy and power equipment.• Fork truck operator certification.• Knowledge of lawn care, pruning/trimming/planting of trees and shrubs and safety operations of related equipment.• Ability to work as a team player.Months Per Year - 12Hours Worked Per Week - 24Work Schedule - Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Monday - ThursdaySupervision Exercised - N/ASupervision Received - Works under the general supervision to the Director of FacilitiesWork Environment - Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Travel requirement - NAJob DutiesJob Duty - General cleanup of buildings and grounds.Job Duty - Snow removal, shoveling, and snow blower operation.Job Duty - Operate tractor and salt truck / spreader.Job Duty - Snow removal and grounds care using lawn mowers/tractors/chainsaw.Job Duty - saws/trimmers/plows and snow blowers.Job Duty - Maintains pumps and sprinkler systems.Job Duty - Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.Job Duty - Trims and maintains trees and shrubbery.Job Duty - Reports hazardous situations after taking emergency steps to ensure safety.Job Duty - Reports violations of Bay College policy and abusive equipment use.Job Duty - Performs other duties as required by supervisorJob Duty - Moving of campus equipment/office furniture.Job Duty - Refueling grounds vehicles and equipment and performing minor maintenance.Job Duty - Assisting in setups/takedowns for college events (Graduation ect.).Job Duty - Picking up and delivery of items for college community (paper, pianos,furniture ect.).Job Duty - Complete work order duties assigned from Director of Facilities.Job Duty - Cleaning of campus buildings, mainly Maintenance, shipping/rec., welding lab, and Issues & Answers buildings.Job Duty - Any other duties as assignedDepartment InformationContact(s) - Beth Berube, Director of Human ResourcesShena Turan, Human Resources SpecialistContact Phone/Extension - Contact Email - Fax - Posting Detail InformationPosting Number - S288PPosting Date - 07/30/2026Close DateOpen Until Filled - YesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Internal Postings - Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterOptional DocumentsTranscriptOther DocumentSupplemental Questions* Do you possess a high school diploma or GED? YesNo* Do you have a valid drivers license? YesNo