Building Service Worker; U

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To provide custodial and maintenance support in a safe, efficient, and attractive manner in and around facilities occupied by SIU School of Medicine. This position is ON SITE only.

• 10% Care and upkeep of carpeting: vacuuming and/or shampooing carpets within the building, using all specified equipment.
• 15% Hard surface areas: cleaning and maintaining hard surfaces by wiping, dusting, wet/damp mopping, sealing and waxing as specified. This includes walkways, stairways, lab areas, exam rooms, and other assigned areas.
• 10% Access areas: upkeep, clearing, and cleaning of walkways, parking lots, stairs, courtyards, and other access areas throughout SIU Medicine; keeping these areas clean, dry, and hazard free by removing leaves and assisting in campus maintenance such as mowing, trimming, watering, and related duties such as applying chemical agents and sand to melt ice and remove snow as required.
• 44% Disposal: disposing of all trash and debris in wastebaskets, restroom receptacles, recycle containers, and designated trash items; delivering biohazard containers to the proper area for disposal.
• 5% Furniture/fixtures: cleaning, dusting, and polishing all horizontal areas and fixtures such as furniture, venetian blinds, and restroom fixtures.
• 5% Wash interior area windows, exterior and entrance way windows on the inside, and other glass as directed.
• 1% Participate in SIU Medicine state and federal mandated training and respond/act responsibly in compliance with regulatory training. This includes:
  • Complete annual training for Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communication, with a test score of 80% or greater.
  • Complete required site safety training (e.g., Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls and Back Safety) and incorporate learned safety skills into daily work.
  • Report observed leaks, spills, or other releases of potentially hazardous materials to Supervisor, Deputy Director of Operations, EHSO, or local emergency responders, and assist SIU Medicine oil handling personnel to restrict unauthorized access to impacted areas and inhibit the spread of the release by applying absorbent materials as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate general knowledge of the SIU Medicine Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plan and attend yearly training on plan contents.
• 5% Miscellaneous:
  Assist building maintenance and security personnel in emergencies (e.g., floods, emergency evacuations).
• 5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties described above.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and custodial methods.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, directions, labeling, and measurements.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of hands, arms, legs, and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, walking, stooping, handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating items.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to temperature extremes.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or marital status in accordance with local, state, and federal law.