TES Building Specialist

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Support and work/life balance

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a TES Building Specialist responsible for custodial and facility upkeep duties. This part-time role involves cleaning lobbies, hallways, restrooms, and offices, and is ideal for students looking for flexible hours.

Key responsibilities include performing custodial duties, operating support machinery, and assisting with event setups. The position offers a great opportunity to gain work experience within higher education.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours between 6:00 am and 12:00 am.
• No specific knowledge, skills, or abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties.
• Operate support machinery and power tools.
• Assist with event set-up and breakdown.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Ability to follow instructions

Understanding diagrams

Job description

Overview

Student Affairs is excited to begin the search for a TES Building Specialist! This position is responsible for performing a variety of custodial and facility upkeep duties. Key responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness of lobbies, hallways, restrooms, and offices. Tasks include emptying trash, replacing liners, cleaning and sanitizing trash receptacles, and performing routine floor care, such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.

This role is estimated at 20–30 hours per week.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Responsibilities

• Performing general custodial duties, multiple levels of stairwells, and/or housekeeping duties at building facilities to accommodate event guests
• May operate support machinery, including service vehicles, lift devices, and various power and floor maintenance tools
• Assist in the organization and set-up of events including the set-up and breakdown of tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, tents, and other specialized items

Qualifications

Expectations:

• Ability to read and write, follow instructions, and understand diagrams.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours between 6:00 am and 12:00 am.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

None

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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