Job Description

Gogebic Community College seeks part-time candidates for the position of
Custodial/Maintenance staff located at the Copper Country Center, Houghton, MI. The wages
for this position are $17.35 and the approximate numbers of hours per week is from 15-20. The
position does include enrollment in the State of Michigan’s retirement plan. Cash in lieu of
health insurance is offered. A variety of cleaning and some maintenance within the offices and
classrooms at the Copper Country Center is an essential function of this position. Good
communication and customer skills are necessary. The successful candidate will also perform
routine grounds/outside keeping and some basic building maintenance.

It is important that there is recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college
mission and philosophy from our candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Cleans and sweeps offices and classrooms.
• Aid in the closing/lock-up of the center after evening classes.
• Shovels/sweeps outside areas and entrances to center.
• Empties wastebasket receptacles.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes sanitary supplies.
• Cleans windows.
• Cleans desk and booth table surfaces and sitting areas.
• Assists in moving and arranging furniture and helps in the set-up and take down of for
meetings and events as needed.
• Paint as needed.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Operates hand tools.
• Plans and performs minor repair of equipment in consultation with Supervisor and Leadman.
• Orders and maintains custodial supplies.
• Lifts and carries objects for staff; performs deliveries as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of different cleaning and power tools.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee
frequently is required to use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The
employee is required to walk and stand for long periods of time. The employee may be required
to lift and/or move 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and
regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Don’t just work here... Live here.

About Our College:
Gogebic Community College is more than a place to work. It’s a place to be. As an Aspen Award finalist and the premier provider of quality two-year education in Michigan’s
Upper Peninsula, Gogebic employs a community college approach in delivering university-level
quality.

Gogebic supports more than 1,000 students with small class sizes and an outcome focused philosophy.

Gogebic Community College’s “Go BOLD” motto prescribes a dynamic environment in which students and employees alike are supported as they do great work, live adventurous lives, and
build extraordinary futures.

About Our Region:
A few miles north of ordinary lies the Upper Peninsula’s Gogebic region. Amid nearly a million
acres of natural beauty in the Ottawa National Forest, Gogebic is a wonderland for work and a
paradise for play. Our dazzling region, known for world-class fishing, hiking, skiing, biking,
snowmobiling and outdoor adventuring, represents one of Michigan’s last unspoiled gems.

A Bold Place to Work…
Gogebic is more than a community college… It’s a college community—known for supportive leadership and dynamic, down-to-earth employees.

A community institution at the heart of our region’s workforce, the College and its graduates uplift not only local economies, but those throughout Michigan, and beyond. Combining high
standards with a “serving the top 100%” approach, Gogebic Community College is a place to make a stand for your career…and make a difference in the lives of students.

A Bold Place to Ski…
Gogebic Community College is the only college in the United States hosting an on-campus ski
resort. Home to GCC’s nationally renowned Ski Area Management program, the Mt. Zion
Recreational Complex is a professionally managed and maintained public ski facility featuring a
state-of-the-art lift and 300 feet of vertical.

A Bold Place to Be…
The Gogebic region provides a stunning, million-acre backdrop on which to explore adventure,
connect with nature, and discover yourself. Located four hours from the Twin Cities and six
hours from Chicago, Gogebic residents get the best of both worlds: small-town connectedness,
with access to big-city culture. Local hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding trails include the
North Country Trail and the famed 1,200-mile Iron Belle Trail, as well as routes traversing Black
River Harbor, the Porcupine Mountains, Sylvania wilderness, and the Ottawa National Forest.
With a persistent economy driven by a mix of construction, manufacturing, tourism,
transportation, and retail, the region boasts a stable workforce, with skilled positions paying
living wages.

Gogebic’s Mission
Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic, cultural,
economic, and social success for our students and region.

Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all the following in one email,
or mailed in one envelope to the Human Resource’s Office:
1. Letter of interest
2. Detailed resume
3. GCC Application Form
4. Three references with current contact information
5. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
6. Other relevant material

careers@gogebic.edu
Debbie Janczak, Director of Human Resources
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 307-1324

Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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