Assistant Building Services Worker - Custodial

100 The University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Pension Plan

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Remission

Overtime opportunities

Uniform & Tool Allowances

Job summary

The University of Akron is hiring an Assistant Building Services Worker to perform custodial and maintenance duties across campus facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, carpets, restrooms, and common areas, emptying trash, stocking supplies, and snow removal. The role operates under general supervision in classrooms and offices.

This is a union position (Communications Workers of America). Shifts are assigned per university needs, with multiple vacancies on second and third

Qualifications

• Duties related to custodial and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining floors, carpets, furniture, restrooms and common areas.
• Emptying trash and stocking supplies.
• Removing snow and ice from walkways.
• Work under general supervision across classrooms, offices and campus facilities.

Job description

An Assistant Building Services Worker position involves performing custodial and maintenance duties to ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of buildings, furniture, and fixtures. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining floors, carpets, furniture, restrooms, and common areas; emptying trash; stocking supplies; and removing snow and ice from walkways. Work is carried out under general supervision across classrooms, offices and other campus facilities.

This is a Union position for which The Communications Workers of America has been designated as the exclusive representative.

We are actively hiring and have multiple positions available. This position involves shift work, and the shift will be selected for the employee based on university needs.

Current vacancies available on second and third shift , opportunities available for this position. Sunday - Thursday from 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Monday - Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Sunday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, and Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Additional Position Information:

Assistant Building Services Worker – $15.00/hr., after one year $15.43/hr. Full Benefits + Pension & Paid Time Off.

Competitive Pay & Job Security – $15.00/hr. starting pay, after one year $15.43/hr, structured union increases, and year-round employment.

• State Pension Plan – The university contributes 14% to your retirement, per the union agreement.
• Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits – Low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 paid holidays (union benefit).
• Paid Parental Leave – 20 paid days for maternity/paternity leave.
• Tuition Remission – Available for employees and dependents.
• Consistent Schedule & Overtime Opportunities – Predictable shifts with OT available.
• Uniform & Tool Allowances – Provided at no cost.
• Team-Oriented Workplace – Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment.

Learn more about benefits at The University of Akron: https://www.uakron.edu/hr/benefits/

Application Deadline:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and review will continue until all vacancies are filled.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

Communication Workers of America

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.