Custodian I​/Facilities

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.

Position:
Campus Maintenance and Trades – MEA / NEA. Incumbent represented by MEA / NEA. Open for a minimum of five working days; external applicants may be considered. Qualified bargaining unit members will receive interviews and initial consideration.

Employee Group/Grade:
Custodian I/Facilities.

Job Category:
Service.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time (40 hours per week).

Shift/Days:

• Monday through Thursday 8 pm to 4:30 am
• Friday 5 pm to 1:30 am

Pay

Schedule:

Hourly.

Number of Hours per Week: 40.

To perform cleaning activities and maintain assigned areas in various campus classroom and office buildings and, on an emergency basis, perform grounds related tasks.

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ability to read the directions for the use of fertilizers, mixing of various cleaning compounds and chemicals and other related materials and written instructions.
• Perform physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, digging, shoveling, pulling, pushing, climbing on a ladder and lifting in order to perform various grounds tasks.
• Work with fertilizers, cleaning compounds and chemicals, polishing materials and other substances that may produce strong and/or offensive odors.
• Work in various weather conditions with extremes in heat and cold.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the University.

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.

01/08/2026

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Resume (Required)

371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309
248‑370‑2100