TES Building Specialist - Student Affairs

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a TES Building Specialist within Student Affairs - Property Management to support daily custodial duties and event setup across campus housing and facilities.

The role emphasizes cleaning, floor care, restrooms, and safe storage of supplies, with opportunities to contribute to maintenance standards and campus events. Pooled posting; staffing needs may vary.

Qualifications

• Level I requires ability to read and write.
• Level II requires ability to read and write plus 2 years of custodial floor care experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Driver License, valid and in state.
• Follows detailed instructions and procedures.
• May work under limited supervision and prioritize tasks independently.

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.

Skills

Read and write

Custodial floor care experience

Job description

Overview

Student Affairs - Property Management at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a TES Building Specialist! If you take pride in keeping spaces clean and well-maintained, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact every day!

TES Building Specialists assist 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.

About TES

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 student employees are not eligible for TES.

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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Follows detailed instructions and procedures.
• May work under limited supervision, and prioritize tasks independently.

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.