Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

Position Purpose:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years prior custodial experience preferably in a university environment/residential setting.
• The ability to read directions for the use and/or mixing of various cleaning chemicals and compounds and written instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with customers such as students, co-workers, management and parents.
• 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 physical to verify the applicant's ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Work sample to demonstrate the applicant's ability to perform the duties of the position.
• May require a valid Michigan driver's license acceptable to the University's insurance carrier.

Desired Qualifications:

• AV equipment set-up experience is desirable.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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