Building Service Worker

Overview

Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships - the guiding priorities of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan (2024-29). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands-on learning and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

The college’s scenic, wooded campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad-Cities metro area (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River. At Augustana, we seek innovative and student-centered professionals who are excited to contribute to our strategic goals of empowering students through engaged learning, leadership development and real-world experiences. Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more.

Job Title: Building Service Worker/Custodian Revised: July 2022

• Cleans and maintains assigned areas on campus according to established school standards. Cleaning and maintenance duties frequently include vacuuming, mopping, and sweeping of floors, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom areas, window and door cleaning, snow and leaf removal, and other basic duties.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning duties as assigned which often include polishing and buffing of floors, shampoo of carpets, stripping and waxing of floors, window washing, and removal or moving of furniture.
• Set-up and tear down of designated spaces as needed including set-up and take down of tables, chairs and/or serving equipment.
• Work with other staff in a cooperative manner to accomplish tasks in designated area. Adapt to changing requests and supervisory instructions.
• Identify issues in assigned areas that need additional attention and communicate these needs to supervisory staff. Assist other staff members as needed or requested to ensure the campus meets highest possible cleanliness levels.
• Accomplishes all duties in accordance with established safety principles and guidelines.
• Work with other facilities staff members on special projects including cleaning of Transitional Living Areas, campus owned housing, and preparation of campus buildings for special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for student workers.

• 1-3 years of cleaning and/or maintenance experience in a team-based environment
• Excellent service orientation and ability to relate to a diverse campus population including co-workers, faculty members, students and visitors
• Willingness and ability to work with a variety of personalities and adapt to the changing needs of the campus, including a variety of work locations
• Skill in using a computer to communicate and complete work tasks. Ability to work with limited supervision and work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work to high productivity standards with limited supervision
• Ability to utilize a radio for frequent communication including the ability to hear and speak clearly

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

This job operates in a varied work environment including time in an office environment, classroom environment and residential living areas, as well as some outdoor work. Limited exposure to extreme heat and cold weather conditions are expected.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis and 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to push and pull heavy machinery on a frequent basis.
• This position requires frequent climbing of stairs and occasional work on ladders.
• Ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time.
• Must possess finger and hand…