Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial Services)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial Services) to maintain the University’s buildings, facilities, and grounds. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with some weekend rotation.

The position is benefit eligible and requires a high school diploma or GED, with no prior experience necessary. A POPES physical may be required after offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• No experience required.
• Driver's license may be required.
• Must pass a POPES physical after offer.
• Knowledge of cleaning or lawn equipment usage.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• 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 sow grass and renovate turf areas; may apply herbicides to lawn.
• May pick up and/or deliver equipment and supplies.
• May perform cleaning/washing duties in dining hall dishroom or pot and pan area.

Skills

Follow directions

Basic cleaning knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial Services)

Department

Building & Special Services Custodial

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

15.85

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

Yes

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary: Performs a variety of tasks related to maintaining the University’sbuildings, facilities, and grounds. Hours for this position areMonday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with some weekendrotation. (Weekend rotations are primarily during the academicyear.)

Essential Duties

• Picks up trash and/or litter from University buildings andgrounds; empties trash receptacles.
• May sweep and mop rooms and hallways; may dust and performgeneral cleaning of rooms; may clean windows.
• May vacuum and shampoo carpets; may strip and wax floors; mayclean and sanitize restrooms.
• May mow, trim, and rake grounds; may remove shrubs andtrees.
• May sow grass and renovate turf areas; may apply herbicides tolawn.
• May pick up and/or deliver equipment and supplies.
• May perform cleaning/washing duties in dining hall dishroom orpot and pan area.

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 aPost-Offer Pre-Employment (POPES) physical.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

None

Special Instructions (if applicable)

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

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is nota right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revokedby Miami University at any time for any reason, including theconvenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

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

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe thata liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as wellas of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, therights and property of others, and the right of others to hold andexpress disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, andthe importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquirythat is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with theexercise of judgment and the acceptance of personalresponsibility.

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 individualswith disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years orolder), color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, military status, national origin (ancestry),pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or fosterparent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in itsapplication and admission processes, educational programs andactivities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requestsfor reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy andsafe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you toread Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Reportat: 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 toprevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs andalcohol on campus and at university events and activities. Thisreport also contains information on programs and policies designedto prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, datingviolence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of thiswebsite is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.Written notification is also provided to prospective students andemployees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire SafetyReport may be obtained from the Miami University Police Departmentat 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access allrelevant and applicable labor law information.