Utility Worker

Ohio University; Athens, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

Winter break closure

Paid holidays

Educational benefits

Sick leave

Vacation

Retirement

Job summary

Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, is seeking a Utility Worker to perform manual labor on campus under supervision. The role includes indoor custodial tasks and outdoor grounds work, with rotating shifts and a typical 40-hour workweek.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and may be considered for up to 10 positions. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, holidays, and education benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety methods in campus units.
• Ability to read and write basic vocabulary and perform simple math.

Responsibilities

• Performs unskilled tasks requiring manual labor under close supervision.
• Adheres to OSHA and university safety guidelines.
• Performs general labor indoors (custodial duties, cleaning, setup).
• Performs general labor outdoors (snow shoveling, mowing, hauling).
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic literacy

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.

Posting Details

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

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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
• developed after employment

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• basic and supplemental life
• winter break closure
• paid holidays
• educational benefits for you and eligible dependents
• sick leave
• vacation
• retirement

Pay Rate Pay Range |01|$14.43 – $18.30 Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator

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

Job Open Date 09/14/2026 Posting Close Date September 28, 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

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily Career Track & Level Pay Grade

AFSCME|01|

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Non-Discrimination Statement

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Jennifer Truax, ([e-mail])

Contact

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