Utility Worker

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.

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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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
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