Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $41,121.60 - $43,513.60
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Michigan Medicine is a premier academic health center located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, dedicated to transforming health through outstanding education, innovative research, exceptional patient care, and active community service. As part of the University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine has a rich history dating back to the founding of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Over the years, it has evolved into one of the largest and most respected health care complexes in the world. Michigan Medicine continually strives to improve the health of patients, populations, and communities by leveraging cutting-edge medical technology, global leadership in healthcare advancements, and a steadfast commitment to service at the local, national, and international levels.
Joining Michigan Medicine means becoming part of a vibrant team of over 30,000 employees who are passionate about making significant contributions to society through education, research, and patient care excellence. The institution places strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive work environment that supports diversity, innovation, and personal growth, ensuring every employee plays a vital role in advancing medical science and healthcare delivery. Michigan Medicine’s mission is driven by its strategic principles that focus on integrating patient-centered care, educational excellence, and breakthrough research to improve health outcomes and societal well-being.
The role of Unit Custodian at Michigan Medicine is essential in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall environment within its hospital facilities. This full-time, onsite position based in Ann Arbor, MI, is a regular employment role under the AFSCME union with a nonexempt FLSA status. The Unit Custodian plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare delivery by ensuring that patient areas, public spaces, and staff environments are consistently clean, sanitized, and well-maintained. The salary range for this position is $41,121.60 to $43,513.60 annually.
In this role, the Unit Custodian is expected to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties such as operating cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners and touch-free spray systems, cleaning and polishing furniture and fixtures, maintaining restroom supplies, and managing waste materials. The custodian is responsible for cleaning patient bedside equipment, making beds, changing linens, and carefully handling duties that require climbing ladders for tasks involving high surfaces.
The position also involves responsibilities like dusting venetian blinds, spot washing walls, sweeping and wet mopping floors and stairways, including carpeted areas, and ensuring that the environment adheres to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The custodian must be able to work effectively around sick and disabled patients in a hospital setting while following all safety protocols and hospital policies.
Michigan Medicine offers a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork, prioritization of tasks, and performance under daily pressures inherent to a hospital environment. The work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, which supports consistent operations during hospital peak times. This role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement ensuring fair wages, benefits, and workplace conditions.
Employees at Michigan Medicine benefit from excellent healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans effective from day one, along with a generous 2:1 match on retirement savings plans. The institution also provides opportunities for career development and growth within a world-class academic health system. Potential applicants are expected to have the physical capability to perform a broad range of physical activities such as lifting, bending, and standing for prolonged periods, as well as the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions in English. Background screening and pre-employment drug testing are mandatory requirements prior to final hiring.
Overall, this Unit Custodian position is ideal for individuals seeking a stable, impactful career in healthcare facilities maintenance, offering a chance to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of patients and the functionality of a leading medical institution.
Joining Michigan Medicine means becoming part of a vibrant team of over 30,000 employees who are passionate about making significant contributions to society through education, research, and patient care excellence. The institution places strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive work environment that supports diversity, innovation, and personal growth, ensuring every employee plays a vital role in advancing medical science and healthcare delivery. Michigan Medicine’s mission is driven by its strategic principles that focus on integrating patient-centered care, educational excellence, and breakthrough research to improve health outcomes and societal well-being.
The role of Unit Custodian at Michigan Medicine is essential in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall environment within its hospital facilities. This full-time, onsite position based in Ann Arbor, MI, is a regular employment role under the AFSCME union with a nonexempt FLSA status. The Unit Custodian plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare delivery by ensuring that patient areas, public spaces, and staff environments are consistently clean, sanitized, and well-maintained. The salary range for this position is $41,121.60 to $43,513.60 annually.
In this role, the Unit Custodian is expected to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties such as operating cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners and touch-free spray systems, cleaning and polishing furniture and fixtures, maintaining restroom supplies, and managing waste materials. The custodian is responsible for cleaning patient bedside equipment, making beds, changing linens, and carefully handling duties that require climbing ladders for tasks involving high surfaces.
The position also involves responsibilities like dusting venetian blinds, spot washing walls, sweeping and wet mopping floors and stairways, including carpeted areas, and ensuring that the environment adheres to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The custodian must be able to work effectively around sick and disabled patients in a hospital setting while following all safety protocols and hospital policies.
Michigan Medicine offers a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork, prioritization of tasks, and performance under daily pressures inherent to a hospital environment. The work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, which supports consistent operations during hospital peak times. This role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement ensuring fair wages, benefits, and workplace conditions.
Employees at Michigan Medicine benefit from excellent healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans effective from day one, along with a generous 2:1 match on retirement savings plans. The institution also provides opportunities for career development and growth within a world-class academic health system. Potential applicants are expected to have the physical capability to perform a broad range of physical activities such as lifting, bending, and standing for prolonged periods, as well as the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions in English. Background screening and pre-employment drug testing are mandatory requirements prior to final hiring.
Overall, this Unit Custodian position is ideal for individuals seeking a stable, impactful career in healthcare facilities maintenance, offering a chance to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of patients and the functionality of a leading medical institution.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
- Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities, including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc
- Must not have any type of lifting restrictions
- Must be able to work around sick and disabled patients (children and adults) within a hospital setting
- Must be a team player, able to prioritize work, and be able to handle stress on a daily basis
- Must be able to perform all tasks listed on the Unit Custodian Classification Description
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
- Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching
- Ability to work around sick and disabled patients within a hospital setting
- Ability to prioritize work and handle stress on a daily basis
- Ability to perform all tasks listed on the Unit Custodian Classification Description
Job Duties
- Operate vacuum cleaning equipment
- Clean and polish furniture, cases, fixtures, and furnishings
- Clean mirrors, inside of exterior glass, and both sides of interior glass while standing on the floor or a step ladder
- Clean toilet rooms and fixtures
- Stock restroom supplies
- Dust venetian blinds while standing on the floor or a step ladder
- Spot wash walls to remove such items as splash marks around sinks and fingerprints around light switches
- Clean patient bedside equipment
- Make beds and change linen
- Change or replace shower or cubicle curtains while standing on the floor or a step ladder
- Collect and transport waste materials to a central location
- Report items in need of repair
- Sweep and/or dust mop floors and stairways
- Wet mop rooms and small areas of floor or stairs to clean up such items as spilled liquid or food
- Maintain an inventory of supplies in accordance with specific instructions
- Open or lock buildings or rooms
- Turn on and off lights and equipment
- Replace burnt-out incandescent light bulbs while standing on the floor or a step ladder
- Move and arrange furniture and furnishings
- Collect and transport soiled linen to central locations
- Clean the assigned area or work and equipment
- Wet mop floors and stairways, including carpeted areas
- Hand mop areas inaccessible to mechanical floor cleaning equipment
- Operate walk-behind equipment used for routine floor cleaning
- Operate touch-free spray/vacuum cleaning equipment
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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