Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial) to maintain cleanliness across various University facilities.

This position involves custodial services tasks, including indoor cleaning and outdoor grounds maintenance. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with no prior experience necessary. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to follow directions.

Work hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 4 PM to midnight. A criminal background check is required. Apply now for this essential role in keeping our community clean!

Qualifications

• No experience required; may require driver's license.
• Ability to pass a POST Offer Pre-Employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of University buildings and grounds.
• Perform custodial tasks such as trash collection and cleaning.
• Operate lawn equipment and cleaning machinery.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning equipment/materials

Ability to understand and follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial)

Job Description Summary

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 Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, with days off being Sunday and Monday.

Essential Duties

• 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 and the ability to be a qualified driver under the University’s MVR policy.
• 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

None

Working Conditions

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.

Periodic assignment given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations. There may be considerable noise generated by machine operation, exposure to chemicals and some machinery may present an element of personal risk of injury due to an accident.

Special Instructions

None

Additional Information

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

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

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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.

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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 (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), 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. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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