Description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Summer Custodian
Classification Title Hourly Temporary (HT)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility

Department Physical Plant
Job Description
This is a summer temporary position. Both full time and part time positions are available.

This is routine manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Employees in this job classification are not under close supervision but receive instructions and direction from their lead custodian and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. This position requires flexible working hours to be adjusted by the supervisor to meet seasonal and special college requirements. It could involve Saturday and Sunday weekend work.

Typical routine duties include but are not restricted to: dusting, mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, waxing, cleaning restrooms and showers, removing trash, polishing furniture, and simple operation of basic mechanical equipment.

Examples of routine work: Police public areas, vacuum, clean rugs and carpets, scrub and clean restrooms and all fixtures, keep restrooms supplied with towels, soap, and toilet paper, dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, and others above surface, polish furniture, clean elevators and stairwells, police and sweep all outside stairs and steps, notify supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement, replace accessible lights, perform related work as required and instructed.

Characteristic non-routine work: Stripping and refinishing floors, spray buffing floor with machine, window cleaning, walls, vents and radiator cleaning, waste receptacle cleaning, snow removal in related areas, carpet cleaning, set up rooms for conferences, lectures, and special events, move furniture.

Qualifications
Must pass a background and physical examination; ability to follow written and oral instruction; ability to follow routine and basic cleaning and building maintenance procedures; ability to work with others and carry out assigned tasks; ability to adjust to changes in assigned tasks.

Must be 16 years of age or older. If under 18 years old, must provide a State of Michigan work permit.

Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves lifting over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities with students. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2023-154AR
Job Posting Open Date 01/23/2026
Job Posting Close Date 06/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5057

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter