Custodian and Groundskeeper

Custodian and Groundskeeper

Position Information

Job Title Custodian and Groundskeeper

Position Class Type Regular

Position Type Staff

Other Position Information

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Position Status Full-time

If Part Time, hours per week

Posting Text

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer.
• Knowledge of electronic email and work order system.
• Ordering of custodial supplies for building(s).

Job Specific Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform the job functions for an eight (8) hour day, five (5) days a week to include: standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, stretching, lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching, pulling, pushing, carrying, climbing, jumping, running, sitting, sweeping, climbing stairs, working outdoors, and safely handling power equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and all other required training.
• Demonstrated initiative and good independent judgment.
• Experience in training other custodians in methods and equipment operation and care.
• Experience in team/project coordination.

Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students. b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics. c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation. d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners. e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

Posting Information

Posting Number SP00488

Posting Date 08/24/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

Job Duties

Percent of total time 25

Duties

• Perform custodial work involved in care and cleaning of specified area or areas of a building including: restrooms, stairways, chalk boards/whiteboards, locker rooms, classrooms, laboratories, offices, shops, etc.

• Percent of total time

• 20

Duties

• Perform all phases of floor, wall, ceiling and glass care and cleaning.

• Percent of total time

• 10

Duties

• Perform safe operation, care and cleaning of custodial equipment.

• Percent of total time

• 10

Duties

• Coordinate work schedules and special assignments for assigned group, inspect quality of work performed as well as provide input to supervisor regarding employee performance.

• Percent of total time

• 5

Duties

• Train other custodians in proper methods and operation of equipment.

• Percent of total time

• 5

Duties

• Assist in room/event set up and breakdown.

• Percent of total time

• 5

Duties

• Assist groundkeeping staff as assigned including snow and weed removal.

• Percent of total time

• 5

Duties

• Maintain inventory and supplies.

• Percent of total time

• 5

Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• Percent of total time

• 5

Duties

• Coordinate with co-worker(s) to provide proper coverage when needed.

• Percent of total time

• 5

Duties

• Comply with University safety and security policies and procedures and report conditions that may create hazards.

• Posting Specific Questions

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• Please provide the specific name of the publication or website where you learned about this posting.

• (Open Ended Question)

• Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

• Optional Documents

• Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504