Custodian

Huntington Place, located at One Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI, is a prominent event and convention center managed by ASM Global. As a leading venue for conferences, meetings, and various events, Huntington Place is committed to providing high-quality services that ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all visitors and clients. Known for its large flexible spaces including exhibit halls, ballrooms, and meeting rooms, the venue caters to a diverse range of events such as trade shows, corporate meetings, weddings, and public exhibitions.

Huntington Place emphasizes inclusivity and equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, reinforcing its values of diversity and community support. It is also a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, highlighting its commitment to compliance with federal hiring regulations.

The role of Custodian (Part-time) at Huntington Place is a vital position within the facility's operational team. This role is primarily focused on maintaining overall cleanliness and orderliness throughout the venue. Reporting to the shift supervisor, the custodian plays an essential role in ensuring that all public and event spaces meet the highest standards of hygiene and presentation. Duties include the cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms, dusting and wiping furniture, floor care, and waste management, along with the setup and tear-down assistance for various meetings and events conducted at the venue. The successful candidate will contribute to sustaining the professional appearance of the facility and help create an environment that enhances the guest experience.

The custodian is also expected to handle specialized cleaning tasks involving the operation of various cleaning machines such as buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, and vacuum cleaners. Prior experience with machine operation, including floor stripping, buffing, applying sealers, and shampooing carpets, is preferred. In addition, responsibilities extend to maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, washing walls, maintaining equipment, snow or debris removal around building perimeters, and assisting with inventory control and security measures.

This part-time, hourly, non-exempt position offers a competitive wage of $20.02 per hour and is unionized under SEIU. The shift schedule is to be determined, which offers some flexibility. The position requires strong physical and mental capabilities, attention to detail, good communication skills, and a customer-oriented approach. As part of the team, custodians also support training and onboarding of new employees, fostering teamwork and maintaining department standards.

Overall, working as a Custodian at Huntington Place provides an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, event-driven environment where dedication to maintaining excellence is valued. The role demands reliability, professionalism, and a proactive attitude toward facility maintenance and guest satisfaction, making it ideal for individuals looking to contribute to the hospitality and event management industry in a critical support capacity.