Assistant Building Services Worker

University of Akron • Akron, OH

119d • $15 - $15

About The Position

Performs cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture and fixtures. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title. Building Services, Grounds, Special Services and Recycling employees perform a variety of tasks to maintain the operations, cleanliness, sanitation and appearance of facilities and the surrounding grounds. Develops and operates refuse waste reduction and recycling programs. Delivers and receives heavy materials and supplies. Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs University vehicles and equipment. Maintains pools, fitness and other related equipment. This is a Union position for which The Communications Workers of America has been designated as the exclusive representative. We are actively hiring and have multiple positions available. This position involves shift work, and the shift will be selected for the employee based on University needs. There are current vacancies available on third shift, which runs Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Additionally, there are second shift opportunities available for this position.

Requirements

• Ability to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work various shifts as needed by the University.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy materials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building maintenance or cleaning services.
• Familiarity with recycling programs and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture, and fixtures.
• Maintain operations, cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance of facilities and surrounding grounds.
• Develop and operate refuse waste reduction and recycling programs.
• Deliver and receive heavy materials and supplies.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair University vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain pools, fitness, and other related equipment.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $15.00/hr, increasing to $15.43/hr after one year.
• Full benefits including low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave of 20 days for maternity/paternity leave.
• Tuition remission available for employees and dependents.
• State pension plan with 14% contribution from the university.
• Uniform and tool allowances provided at no cost.
• Consistent schedule with overtime opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees