Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial)

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial) to perform custodial tasks across university facilities and grounds. The role operates Thursday through Monday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, with Tuesday and Wednesday off, supporting Custodial Services and Recreational Facilities.

Responsibilities include trash pickup, floor care, carpet cleaning, lawn maintenance, and equipment delivery. A high school diploma or GED is required; no prior experience is necessary, and a driving

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• No experience required.
• Driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Picks up trash and/or litter from University buildings and grounds; empties trash receptacles.
• Sweep and mop rooms and hallways; dust and clean rooms; clean windows.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; strip and wax floors; clean and sanitize restrooms.
• Mow, trim, and rake grounds; remove shrubs and trees.
• Pickup and deliver equipment and supplies; assist in dishroom or pot and pan area cleaning.

Skills

Cleaning equipment

Lawn equipment

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial)

Primarily in Custodial Services/Recreational Facilities, performs a variety of custodial tasks related to maintaining the University’s buildings, facilities and grounds. Hours for this position are Thursday through Monday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, with days off being Tuesday and Wednesday.

Job Description

• Picks up trash and/or litter from University buildings and grounds; empties trash receptacles
• May sweep and mop rooms and hallways; may dust and perform general cleaning of rooms; may clean windows
• May vacuum and shampoo carpets; may strip and wax floors; may clean and sanitize restrooms
• May mow, trim, and rake grounds; may remove shrubs and trees
• May pick up and/or deliver equipment and supplies
• May perform cleaning/washing duties in dining hall dishroom or pot and pan area

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• No experience required
• May require driver’s license
• Position requires the ability to successfully pass a Post-Offer Pre-Employment (POPES) physical

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the use of either cleaning equipment/materials or lawn equipment/materials
• Ability to understand and follow directions

Additional Position Information (if Applicable)

For positions primarily assigned to perform custodial duties: Constant simple grasping. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, stooping and use of motor skills that require firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pinching. Occasional squatting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing. Frequent lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional overhead lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Minimal lifting and carrying/transporting materials weighing up to 70 pounds.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.

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