Full-Time Building Service Worker - Building Services

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

Job summary

Ashland University is seeking a full-time Building Service Worker to clean and maintain facilities including living spaces, dining areas, restrooms, and classrooms. The role requires operating cleaning equipment, lifting and moving items, and coordinating with a supervisor on repairs and supplies.

Position includes 40 hours per week with weekend availability and potential shifts; working environment includes exposure to cleaning chemicals and various temperatures.

Qualifications

• Dependable and trustworthy team member
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments
• Attention to detail is critical for cleaning and safety

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain living facilities, dining areas, restrooms, classrooms and offices.
• Replenish soap and paper products.
• Remove trash and recycling, replace liners.
• Sweep, mop and clean floors and stairwells.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas.
• Dust furniture; wash walls and windows.
• Clean exterior entrances and handle snow as needed.
• Move heavy furniture, supplies and equipment.
• Burnish, refinish and strip tile and terrazzo floors.
• Report repairs needed and order supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible

Weekend availability

Reliable transportation

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Full-Time Building Service Worker - Building Services 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.

Required Qualifications

• Must be dependable, trustworthy, flexible and a team player.
• Able to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to operate power equipment (vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, high and low speed burnishers, auto scrubbers and other possible equipment used in connection with building cleaning).
• Applicant must have reliable transportation.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Availability to work weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

• Exposure to external temperatures during the cleaning of entrances or around the perimeter of the building and exposure to heat/humidity during summer months.
• Ability to lift boxes, trash, ladders and equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks in high, low and confined spaces.
• Exposure to chemicals in cleaning products, dust, dirt and germs.

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 Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/8907

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation