Services Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,485; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Elmhurst is seeking a Services Specialist to perform various duties including set-ups, deliveries, and custodial tasks across campus. The ideal candidate should be willing to work evenings and weekends when required, possess a valid driver’s license, and be adept with technology. This physically demanding role involves regular movement across different locations and the ability to lift and maneuver objects up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Competence with technology, such as work order or scheduling software.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and with supervision.
• Ability to solve problems that arise during the evening shift.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine and special set‑ups and take‑downs throughout campus.
• Moves furniture as directed.
• Receives outside deliveries and disperses according to direction.
• Performs custodial duties throughout campus.
• Maintains service equipment, ensuring its good condition and proper use.
• Shovels snow and de‑ices steps and walkways as directed.
• Reports equipment and items in buildings that require repair.
• Interfaces with work order and scheduling software.
• Completes assigned work orders and generates new work orders as needed.
• Assists other departments as needed.

Job description

Under direct supervision, the Services Specialist performs set-ups, deliveries, cleaning, and upkeep of academic buildings. Regular schedule is Monday through Friday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm. Weekends scheduled on a rotating basis, dependent upon demand.

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Range

$17.50 - $18.50. This is the expected hourly rate for this position.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine and special set‑ups and take‑downs throughout campus.
• Moves furniture as directed.
• Receives outside deliveries and disperses according to direction.
• Performs custodial duties throughout campus, including arranging classrooms, cleaning and restocking lavatories, as needed.
• Maintains service equipment, ensuring its good condition and proper use.
• Shovels snow and de‑ices steps and walkways as directed.
• Reports equipment and items in buildings that require repair.
• Interfaces with work order and scheduling software for up‑to‑date information regarding daily tasks.
• Completes assigned work orders and, when needed, generates new work orders.
• Assists other departments as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Supports the University’s mission, vision and values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Competence with technology, such as work order or scheduling software.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and with supervision.
• Ability to solve problems that arise during the evening shift.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position require regular movement between indoor and outdoor campus locations, with exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Work is often physically demanding in nature and may require walking, navigating uneven or slippery surfaces, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. Required abilities include frequent use of fine motor skills to push, pull, or maneuver a range of equipment. Work requires regular lifting of objects up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds. Qualified applicants who can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations will be considered.