2nd Shift Building Service Worker - Building Services

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University is seeking a 2nd Shift Building Service Worker to clean and maintain buildings, restrooms, classrooms, offices and common areas. The role requires operating various cleaning machines and restocking supplies, with priorities that may change throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include moving heavy furniture, performing floor burnishing and polishing, and reporting repairs. Start date anticipated 09/21/2026; 40 hours per week; weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, trustworthy, flexible and a team player.
• Able to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to operate power equipment (vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, high and low speed burnishers, auto scrubbers and other possible equipment used in connection with building cleaning).
• Applicant must have reliable transportation.
• Attention to detail is critical.Availability to work weekends as needed.
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Ashland University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining living facilities, dining areas, laundry areas, restrooms, shower areas, classrooms and offices.
• Replenishing soap and paper products.
• Removing trash and recycling from buildings while replacing liners in the trash and recycling containers.
• Sweeping, mopping and cleaning floors and stairwells.
• Vacuuming and shampooing carpeted areas.
• Dusting furniture, washing walls and windows.
• Cleaning outside steps and entryways (may include snow removal from entryways).
• Moving heavy furniture, supplies and equipment.
• Burnishing, refinishing and stripping tile and terrazzo flooring.
• Reporting items in need of repair and ordering supplies.
• Performing related or special duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible

Team player

Adaptable to changing priorities

Power equipment operation

Reliable transportation

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

US work authorization

Tools

Power equipment

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title 2nd Shift Building Service Worker - Building Services Job Description

• Cleaning and maintaining living facilities, dining areas, laundry areas, restrooms, shower areas, classrooms and offices.
• Replenishing soap and paper products.
• Removing trash and recycling from buildings while replacing liners in the trash and recycling containers.
• Sweeping, mopping and cleaning floors and stairwells.
• Vacuuming and shampooing carpeted areas.
• Dusting furniture, washing walls and windows.
• Cleaning outside steps and entryways (may include snow removal from entryways).
• Moving heavy furniture, supplies and equipment.
• Burnishing, refinishing and stripping tile and terrazzo flooring.
• Reporting items in need of repair and ordering supplies.
• Performing related or special duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 09/21/2026 Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week 40 Shift Required? Second

Required Qualifications

• Must be dependable, trustworthy, flexible and a team player.
• Able to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to operate power equipment (vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, high and low speed burnishers, auto scrubbers and other possible equipment used in connection with building cleaning).
• Applicant must have reliable transportation.
• Attention to detail is critical.Availability to work weekends as needed.
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Ashland University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

• Exposure to external temperatures during the cleaning of entrances or around the perimeter of the building and exposure to heat/humidity during summer months.
• Ability to lift boxes, trash, ladders and equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks in high, low and confined spaces.
• Exposure to chemicals in cleaning products, dust, dirt and germs.