Utility Worker

Ohiouniversityjobs; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance (basic & supplemental)

Paid holidays

Educational benefits for employee and

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking a Utility Worker to perform general labor under supervision, including custodial duties and outdoor maintenance. The position requires adherence to safety guidelines and the ability to work varied shifts on campus in Athens, OH.

The role includes physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, operating basic equipment, and following PPE protocols. A background in maintenance and cooperation with the team is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Cooperate with coworkers on group projects.
• Willingness to foster a welcoming workforce and community.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety methods in dining, residential, academic, and administrative units.

Responsibilities

• Performs unskilled tasks requiring manual labor on related equipment.
• Adheres to OSHA and University safety guidelines.
• Performs custodial tasks indoors (cleaning, sweeping, mopping, waxing) and windows/walls cleaning.
• Performs outdoor labor (snow shoveling, loading/unloading, mowing, weed trimming, trash hauling).
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Reading & writing basics

Math basics

Physical stamina

PPE procedures

Job description

Utility Worker

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Your response is voluntary and will not be used in any way to determine your eligibility for employment.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.
MAY FILL UP TO 10 POSITIONS
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information Job Title Utility Worker Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the public , University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment

This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.
MAY FILL UP TO 10 POSITIONS
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number 20167085S Job Description Under close supervision, performs unskilled tasks requiring manual labor on related equipment.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Performs general labor indoors (e.g., shovels coal, moves furniture, sets up chairs, tables, stages, and platforms; performs custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning windows and walls following either Level 1 or Level 2 clean/sanitize/disinfect guidelines as directed).
• Performs general labor outdoors (e.g., shovels snow, loads and unloads trucks, mows grass, cuts weeds, hauls trash, repairs fence, digs holes, and ditches).
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to carry out instructions, understand oral instruction.
• Cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in sanitation and safety areas of dining, residential, academic, and administrative units.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
• Ability to add subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to apply principles and solve practical problems to mix cleaning compounds and follow safety procedures.
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Effectively use a 15 foot ladder
• Successful completion of a test may be required
• May work in cramped and dirty conditions
• May work outside under all weather conditions; and work with potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals.
• During Level 2 working conditions will be required to wear designated PPE up to and including full body suit, appropriate mask, etc.
• Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial safety practices*
• Skill in operation of equipment (electric scrubbers, buffers, basic tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and vacuum cleaners)
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures

Working Conditions/Physical Demands Department Utility Worker Services Pay Rate AFSCME 1699 Pay Range |01|$14.43 – $18.30 Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

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See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance.

Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.

Job Open Date 10/20/2026 Posting Close Date November 3, 2026 Job Category Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment Months Planning Unit Vice President for Finance & Administration Work Schedule Rotating Shifts
Work Hours: Varied
Workdays: Varied
Days Off: Varied
Location: Varied Campus Athens, Ohio Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week Expected duration of assignment Indefinite Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jennifer Truax, ([e-mail])

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Information Employment Type full-time regular Job Family/Subfamily Career Track & Level Pay Grade AFSCME|01| Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Clery Act Statistics To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!

Applicant Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

* Please indicate how you learned about this posting.

• www. ohiouniversityjobs.com
• www.higheredjobs.com
• www.ohiomeansjobs.com
• The Athens Messenger
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Ohio University employee
• OHIO Jobs Line (phone)
• Employment Agency
• Posted Announcement
• Professional association
• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)
• OTHER

* Please select an option that best represents your current status:

• I am a current Ohio University employee and NOT currently serving a probationary period.
• I am a current Ohio University employee, and I am serving in either an initial or a promotional probationary period.
• I am a current Ohio University Student employee.
• I am not an employee of Ohio University.

* Are you a current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 employee?

• yes
• no

Ohio University Human Resources | Grosvenor West 103 | 1 Ohio University | Athens, OH 45701| T: 740.593.1636 | F: 740.593.0386