Building Services Assistant (Multiple Positions Available)

Denison University • Granville, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform duties required for the routine cleaning and maintenance of university buildings. May assist with special events and moving support. Some assignments require the ability to operate automatic scrubbers, buffers, and other power equipment to clean, renovate and renew all floor surfaces (e.g. carpet, ceramic, terrazzo) and support cleaning operations in all university buildings. Occasionally assist with the transport, set-up, and removal of equipment, furnishings, and items used by special programs, events, and university operations. Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or by email at [email protected].

Requirements

• Requires some High school.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to read labels, instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and other work-related materials.
• Willingness to work as directed.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment.
• Provide customer service support.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mop, sweep and scrub floors and other surfaces.
• Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, windows, doors, display cases, trim and related furnishings.
• Move and rearrange common area furniture in buildings and furniture in student rooms.
• Change light bulbs, clean diffusers, clean windows and other glass surfaces, which require the use of 12’ ladders.
• May perform cleaning requiring use of 20’ and 30’ extension ladders.
• Clean and service restrooms and shower rooms.
• Collect and dispose of trash, waste, and recyclable materials.
• Perform cleaning services for maintenance of all floor surfaces, using a vacuum cleaner and other equipment.
• Move supplies, miscellaneous equipment, and furnishings as directed.
• Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walks at building entrances and connecting walks.
• Lock and unlock doors to building, classrooms, lecture rooms, offices, etc., as directed.
• Report all items that require repair and request needed supplies.
• Provide operator type maintenance on equipment.
• Interact with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED