Building Service Worker - Facilities & Services

Facilities and Services

• Keeps floors free of dirt and debris by regularly scheduled sweeping, mopping and vacuuming
• Cleans, disinfects, sanitizes and services restroom facilities and fixtures and replenishes supplies
• Empties authorized waste/recycle containers
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards including trays
• Cleans and dusts furniture, tables and other flat surfaces as directed
• Locks and unlocks doors to buildings, classrooms, lecture rooms, or offices
• Removes snow and ice from building entrances/steps, etc. seasonally as required and is the priority during inclement winter weather
• Reports items that need repair
• Monitors and/or notifies supervisor of needed supplies
• Operates variety of maintenance and cleaning equipment including: vacuums, extractors, buffers, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Perform custodial work required in the routine cleaning and upkeep of all designated spaces.

• Keeps floors free of dirt and debris by regularly scheduled sweeping, mopping and vacuuming
• Cleans, disinfects, sanitizes and services restroom facilities and fixtures and replenishes supplies
• Empties authorized waste/recycle containers
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards including trays
• Cleans and dusts furniture, tables and other flat surfaces as directed
• Locks and unlocks doors to buildings, classrooms, lecture rooms, or offices
• Removes snow and ice from building entrances/steps, etc. seasonally as required and is the priority during inclement winter weather
• Reports items that need repair
• Monitors and/or notifies supervisor of needed supplies
• Operates variety of maintenance and cleaning equipment including: vacuums, extractors, buffers, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• May be exposed to chemicals, heat, cold, dust, fumes, noise, and inclement weather.
• Can require the ability to multitask on given assignments.
• Certain assignments can be stressful at times.

• The employee is expected to support the Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and management operational directions and philosophies of Facilities and Services.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge and ability to accept and carry out written / verbal instructions and a willingness to perform the assigned work
• Thorough understanding of University and F&S policies

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4502 - Building Service Worker position, appointed on a 12-month basis.

First 4 weeks will be training on deep night shift from 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM starting Sunday evenings at 11:00 PM (must be able to do this) and then will move permanently to afternoon shift schedule of Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 11:30 PM.

The hourly rate of pay for the classification $21.15.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 2, 2026.

If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.

For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver Oliver

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