Building Services Worker

Position Summary

The Building Services Worker I primary duties are sweeping, dust mopping and wet mopping of floors. High and low dusting of horizontal and vertical surfaces. Use of small custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuum, T‑1 scrubber, and other machines that do not need extensive training to use. Cleaning windows and seals, walls, furniture, and other equipment in and around university buildings and grounds.

Collecting and removing large quantities of trash and recyclable waste. Securing and unlocking university buildings. Assist in delivering, receiving, transporting miscellaneous supplies and materials to and from various buildings. Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces such as glass, windows, doors and knobs, electrical switches, blinds, tables, furniture, and other building‑related fixtures. Cleaning classrooms, restrooms, offices, breakrooms, recreational and fitness buildings, laboratories, clinics, etc.

Maintaining adequate supplies in restrooms and janitorial closets. Will perform bodily fluid clean‑up or specialized viral/bacterial disinfection with blood borne pathogen kit. Perform minor light bulb replacement from an 8' ladder. Perform related responsibilities as needed.

High school diploma or equivalent

Able to work Monday‑Friday from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. This is a night time position.

• Available to work specified shift.
• Available to work Saturday, Sunday, or after hours as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships.

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Push or pull custodial carts up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently bend, squat, lift, kneel, and work with hands above head.
• Work from 8' ladders.
• Prolonged walking to and from buildings.
• Move throughout buildings and campus to include climbing stairs and riding elevators to perform work.

• Sweep, dust, wash, wet/dry mop, light floor maintenance, vacuum, and perform other duties as needed to maintain cleanliness of campus floors. (30%)
• Collect and remove trash and recyclables, clean and disinfect counters, restroom fixtures, equipment, and furnishings and perform other duties as needed to maintain the cleanliness of laboratories, office areas, classrooms, restrooms, clinics, recreational facilities, and/or other assigned work areas. (30%)
• Clean and restock restrooms. Ensure adequate stock of resupply items are in janitorial closets. (30%)
• Clean up bodily fluid or specialized viral/bacterial disinfection with blood borne pathogen kit. Replace light bulbs not more than 8' from floor on ladder. Performs other duties as required related to cleaning. (10%)

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout appointment.

Athens Area

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