Building Service Worker 11

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University is seeking a Building Service Worker to support cleaning and maintenance across living facilities, dining areas, restrooms, and classrooms. You will refill supplies, manage waste, and assist with floor care including burnishing and carpet cleaning.

The role requires dependability, teamwork, and attention to detail, with physical tasks, equipment operation, and exposure to cleaning chemicals. Reliable transportation is needed.

Qualifications

• Traveling to all areas of the University to perform assigned tasks.
• Performing tasks in high, low and confined spaces.
• Lifting boxes, trash, ladders and equipment.
• Utilizing power equipment (vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, high and low speed burnishers, auto scrubbers and other possible equipment used in connection with building cleaning).
• Exposure to chemicals in cleaning products, dust, dirt and germs.
• Exposure to external temperatures during the cleaning of entrances or around the perimeter of the building and exposure to heat/humidity during summer months.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining living facilities, dining areas, laundry areas, restrooms, shower areas, classrooms and offices.
• Replenishing soap and paper products.
• Removing trash and recycling from buildings while replacing liners in the trash and recycling containers.
• Sweeping, mopping and cleaning floors and stairwells.
• Vacuuming and shampooing carpeted areas.
• Dusting furniture, washing walls and windows.
• Cleaning outside steps and entryways (may include snow removal from entryways).
• Moving heavy furniture, supplies and equipment.
• Burnishing, refinishing and stripping tile and terrazzo flooring.
• Reporting items in need of repair and ordering supplies.
• Performing related or special duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Dependable

Trustworthy

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Safety conscious

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Carpet extractors

High/low speed burnishers

Auto scrubbers

Job description

Position Title Building Service Worker 11 Job Description

• Cleaning and maintaining living facilities, dining areas, laundry areas, restrooms, shower areas, classrooms and offices.


• Replenishing soap and paper products.


• Removing trash and recycling from buildings while replacing liners in the trash and recycling containers.


• Sweeping, mopping and cleaning floors and stairwells.


• Vacuuming and shampooing carpeted areas.


• Dusting furniture, washing walls and windows.


• Cleaning outside steps and entryways (may include snow removal from entryways).


• Moving heavy furniture, supplies and equipment.


• Burnishing, refinishing and stripping tile and terrazzo flooring.


• Reporting items in need of repair and ordering supplies.


• Performing related or special duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Must be dependable, trustworthy, flexible and a team player. Applicant must have reliable transportation. Attention to detail is critical.

Required Qualifications

• Traveling to all areas of the University to perform assigned tasks.


• Performing tasks in high, low and confined spaces.


• Lifting boxes, trash, ladders and equipment.


• Utilizing power equipment (vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, high and low speed burnishers, auto scrubbers and other possible equipment used in connection with building cleaning).


• Exposure to chemicals in cleaning products, dust, dirt and germs.


• Exposure to external temperatures during the cleaning of entrances or around the perimeter of the building and exposure to heat/humidity during summer months.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 10/20/2026 Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week 40 Shift Required? First

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1153P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 10/20/2026 Job Open Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Optional Documents

• Resume


• Cover Letter


• Letter of Recommendation