TES Building Specialist - Student Affairs

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Student Affairs - Property Management is seeking a TES Building Specialist to help maintain clean, well-organized spaces across campus. The role supports event setup and provides cleaning services at residential facilities, contributing to a visible daily impact.

This is a pooled posting; successful candidates will be contacted as staffing needs arise. Prior custodial experience and a valid driver license are preferred to meet the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Level II requires 2 years of custodial floor care experience.
• Driver License, valid and in state.
• Follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Work under limited supervision and prioritize tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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 report and document deficiencies in building systems, cosmetic items, and safety concerns.
• Perform floor care of all residential facilities using equipment such as auto scrubbers, carpet sweepers, and i-Mop.
• Clean dormitory suites following spring move-out: trash removal, deep cleaning of restroom surfaces and fixtures, dusting, and floor care.
• Aid with facilities setup and breakdown required for events, meetings, etc.

Skills

Reading

Writing

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.