Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial/Janitorial )

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 18,013 - 25,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical Required

Smoke- and tobacco-free environment

Job summary

Miami University is looking for a Building and Grounds Assistant in Oxford, Ohio. The role involves a variety of custodial tasks to maintain university facilities, including cleaning rooms, hallways, and grounds.

This is a regular, hourly position with a pay rate of $15.85 per hour, requiring a high school diploma or GED. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other necessary cleaning activities.

An ability to follow directions and knowledge of cleaning materials are essential. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 4:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• No experience required.
• May require driver's license.
• Ability to pass a Post-Offer Pre-Employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop rooms and hallways, dusting and cleaning as needed.
• Vacuum, shampoo carpets, clean and sanitize restrooms.
• Pick up trash and litter from buildings and grounds.
• Assist with maintaining safe surfaces during inclement weather.
• May assist with events and perform cleaning in dining halls.

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/Janitorial )

Department

Academic Custodial

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

$15.85

Work Shift

Monday through Friday, 4:30 am to 1:00 pm

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

Yes

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of tasks, primarily in Custodial/Janitorial Services, related to maintaining the University’s facilities.

Essential Duties

• Sweeps and mops rooms and hallways; dusts and performs general cleaning of rooms; cleans windows
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; may strip and wax floors; clean and sanitize restrooms
• Picks up trash, debris and/or litter from University buildings and grounds; empties trash receptacles
• May assist with events
• Assists with maintaining safe indoor/outdoor surfaces including during inclement weather
• May pick up and/or deliver equipment and supplies
• May perform cleaning/washing duties in dining halls
• May assist with other related campus needs as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

Additional Position Information (if Applicable)

None

Additional Information

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

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

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.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

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 (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.

Clery Act

As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

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