Master Building Services Worker Certified

University of Akron•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform duties to provide cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture, and fixtures. Serve as a team leader and train others in proper work methods and procedures. This role involves leading assigned staff, inspecting work quality, training new employees, coordinating special projects, managing inventory, and maintaining various building areas. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to perform basic math, and read/write English. A valid Ohio Driver's License is required. The role includes leadership responsibilities such as scheduling, assigning tasks, and monitoring the work of nonexempt staff. A minimum of 2 years of experience with specific cleaning equipment and building maintenance is necessary, with experience leading others being preferred. The job involves routine exposure to various environmental conditions and potential hazards, and overtime or call-ins may be mandatory. The shift is Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or GED.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers (including fractions and decimals).
Must be able to read and write using English vocabulary.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in running vacuum, floor buffer, floor burnisher, automatic floor scrubber, carpet and upholstery equipment.
Experience maintaining and cleaning buildings, furniture, and fixtures required.
Must be able to lift 80 pounds without assistance and demonstrate bending, crouching and lifting.
Must be able to climb a ladder.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading others preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all essential functions of a Building Services Worker.
Sweep, mop, strip, wax, polish and renew floor surfaces.
Clean and shampoo rugs and carpets.
Clean, dust and wax furniture and fixtures in classrooms/labs, offices and residence halls.
Clean and empty trash receptacles.
Scrub, clean and sanitize restrooms (sinks, mirrors, commodes, urinals, showers, stalls, etc.); stock supplies.
Plan, lead and assign work for assigned staff.
Inspect buildings and review quality of work performed by Assistant Building Services Workers and Building Services Workers.
Train new employees on all equipment operation and job duties.
Coordinate and plan special projects.
Record inventory and orders supplies.
Clean and maintain entrance glass, hallways, lobbies, stairs, elevators, walls, doors; remove snow and ice from walkways; check supplies, stock closets and order necessary supplies.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Complete work, time and material usage reports.
Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Supervisor.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
tuition remission
Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
state retirement systems
alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))