Building Specialist - Student Affairs

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Building Specialist to join the Student Affairs team in Auburn, Alabama. This role is pivotal in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of campus facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include daily custodial activities, supply management, and event setup. Ideal candidates will have reading/writing abilities and custodial experience. Working at Auburn University means contributing to transformative education and enjoying a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• 2 years of experience in custodial floor care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily custodial activities within residential buildings.
• Maintain custodial storage locations including management of supplies.
• Routine inspection of managed facilities and reporting deficiencies.
• Floor care of all residential facilities including sweeping and mopping.
• Cleaning of dormitory suites following spring move-out.
• Aid with facilities setup for events.

Job description

Overview

If you take pride in keeping spaces clean and well-maintained, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact every day!

Student Affairs is excited to begin the search for a Building Specialist! Building Specialists assists in the organization and set-up of events at various locations at the University and performs cleaning services at those facilities.

This is a pooled posting. This posting will remain open for an extended period of time and candidates will be contacted as staffing needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily custodial activities within residential buildings, including trash and recycling disposal, cleaning of public restrooms and kitchens, and other public-facing locations.
• Maintain custodial storage locations including management of supplies, organization of equipment, and proper chemical storage techniques.
• Routine inspection of managed facilities to include reporting and documentation of deficiencies in building systems, cosmetic items, and safety concerns required to maintain all facilities at a level of quality established by leadership.
• Responsible for floor care of all residential facilities, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming of carpet. Utilizations of specialty equipment and machines to efficiently maintain surfaces as required: auto scrubbers, carpet sweepers, i‑Mop, etc.
• Cleaning of all dormitory suites following spring move‑out: trash removal, deep cleaning of all restroom surfaces and fixtures, dusting of all surfaces, required floor care, and other items as required to return all spaces to a presentable standard established by leadership.
• Aid with facilities setup and breakdown required for events, meetings, etc.

Qualifications

Level I-

• Ability to read and write

Level II -

• Ability to read and write plus 2 years of experience in custodial floor care techniques

Substitution for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one year relevant education per year of required experience. (Example: Associate's degree = 2 years of experience)

Licenses & Certifications:

• Driver License, Valid and in State

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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