Building Service Worker - Move Crew

University of Illinois Springfield•Springfield, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Service Worker – Move Crew position supports Event & Moving Support Services at the University of Illinois Springfield. Under the supervisory leadership of the Building Service Supervisor or, at times, the Building Services Foreman, the employee assists with event setups and teardowns, equipment moves, surplus processing, special projects, recycling, and custodial tasks as requested by Building Service supervisory staff. The position completes work orders for campus event managers, Equipment Management, construction and remodeling projects, and campus moving requests. Work may include arranging or storing furnishings and equipment, preparing surplus items for shipment, cleaning and organizing storage areas, supporting events, removing waste and recyclables, and providing janitorial services. The role also performs custodial duties such as cleaning restrooms and operating floor-care and cleaning equipment. The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires physical work, including lifting and moving loads, transporting equipment, and working in varied positions. It is represented by University Professionals of Illinois, Local 4100 Service Union, and is intended to be eligible for benefits. The university conducts background checks and uses E-Verify. Employment in this role is covered by the State Universities Retirement System rather than Social Security.

Requirements

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, labels, and measurements.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to lift and move 50–75 pounds; carry 50 pounds for 100 feet; and perform vertical lifting of 45 pounds from a height of 34 inches to 64 inches.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, push, and pull while repeatedly transporting equipment loads.
Ability to work from a crouching or kneeling position using both hands for five minutes while performing low work.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and stand for long periods; climb, lift, walk, stoop, handle and position materials, and manipulate items.
Ability to tolerate exposure to temperature extremes.

Nice To Haves

Valid Illinois driver's license.
Ability to drive a 16-foot box truck.
Forklift certification or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

Complete work orders for campus-wide event managers, including event setups, tear-outs, cleanups, staging, and related tasks.
Complete Equipment Management work orders for the UIS campus.
Keep surplus storage areas clean and organized.
Assist with processing surplus items for shipment to UIUC, State of Illinois CMS Surplus, and UIS Facilities and Services surplus storage locations; this may include palletizing, plastic wrapping, and preparing or verifying inventory lists.
Provide moving and janitorial services for Facilities and Services construction and remodeling projects, including moving or rearranging furnishings, moving equipment, operating floor-care machines, and cleaning debris.
Assist with campus-wide requests to move office or storage-room equipment and supplies to and from storage.
Assist with recycling and garbage removal, including emptying trash cans and outdoor containers.
Perform custodial tasks as requested, including operating automatic scrubbers, carpet cleaners, power sweepers, vacuum cleaners, and hard-floor machines.
Clean and service restrooms, refill paper products, sanitize toilets and sinks, and wipe down partitions, half walls, and surfaces.
Report items requiring repair to a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.