Building Services Worker

BUILDING SERVICES WORKER I Position Summary

Performs manual work in a variety of cleaning and related duties in and around the instructional buildings and facilities on the UGA Griffin Campus. The incumbent will be asked to perform manual work in facilities cleaning, building maintenance and other related duties in and around the UGA Griffin Campus. Primary responsibility is for the effective use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and caring for building areas and equipment.

The individual will work under close supervision and follow well established routines and procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent

• Perform basic building maintenance such as removing leaves from roofs, cleaning gutters, changing HVAC filters, replacing light bulbs, ceiling tile replacements, unstopping lavatories and toilets and cleanup support for broken pipes, spills, and floods.
• Assist skilled tradesmen for jobs requiring more than one person for safety and efficiency.
• Clean and vacuum motor pool vehicles and golf carts.
• Assist with event setups, removal of surplus equipment, moving office furniture and equipment, and campus mail room duties. Reports damage structure and equipment. Perform related duties as assigned.

• Ability to understand instructions.
• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.

• Climb stairs and ladders
• Bend at the waist and knees
• Lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work from a ladder and work with arms and hands overhead
• Work extended hours at manual tasks.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).