Custodian/Groundsworker

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Custodian/Groundsworker Pay Grade Level G-7 NE PT FLSA Non-Exempt Benefits

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, Professional Development support.

Department Facilities Campus Location Escanaba Min Salary $18.03 Max Salary $21.21 FTE

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Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Position Type Staff Job 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 12 Hours Worked Per Week 24 Work Schedule Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday Supervision Exercised

N/A

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision to the Director of Facilities

Work 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

NA

Job Duties

Job 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 supervisor

Job 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 assigned

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources

Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016 Contact Email [email protected] Contact Fax 906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S288P Posting Date 07/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2963

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcript
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes

• No