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Custodian

Oakland University · United States
Deadline
Apr 12, 2027
Closing in 175 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 14, 2026
Offered salary$18.35 per hour

About the role

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Custodian

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Posting Details

Posting Details
Position Title Custodian
Department 5347 - Housing Facilities
Position Number 988335
Requisition No. S02752
Salary Range/Pay Rate $18.35 per hour
Benefits of Working at Oakland University Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off, University contributions to our 403(b) retirement plan after eligibility is met, tuition assistance for employees and dependents after eligibility is met, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

This position is an Oakland University Campus Maintenance and Trades – MEA/NEA position. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA/NEA.

This position will remain open a minimum of five (5) working days. External applicants may be considered. Qualified bargaining unit members will receive interviews and initial consideration.
Employee Group/Grade Custodian
Job Category Service
Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)
Shift/Days This is a full-time position working: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Must be available for overtime as needed including early mornings, nights and/or weekends.
Pay Schedule Hour
Number of Hrs./Wk. 40+ Hours a Week

Position Information

Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • The ability to read the directions for the use and/or mixing of various cleaning chemicals and compounds and written instructions.
  • Performs physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, shoveling, pulling, pushing, climbing on a ladder and lifting in order to perform various cleaning and set-up tasks.
  • Frequent lifting requiring the execution of up to sixty pounds of force to move and use supplies, use cleaning aids and equipment.
  • Works with cleaning chemicals and compounds and polishing materials that may produce strong and/or offensive odors.
  • May work in various weather conditions with extremes in heat and cold.
  • Completion of a physical to verify the applicants ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Work sample to demonstrate the applicants ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous custodial/janitorial experience is desirable.
All Qualifications Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Position Details
Position Purpose To perform cleaning activities and maintain assigned areas in various campus classroom and office buildings and on an emergency basis, perform grounds related tasks.
Job Open Date 06/19/2026
Job Close Date

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a member of the Oakland University Campus Maintenance & Trades-MEA/NEA?
    • Yes
    • No
    • No Response

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References
Optional Documents

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