Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial)
Miami University
- Oxford, OH
- $15.15 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary/Grade:$15.15 hr/E2
Job Summary:Primarily in Custodial Services/Recreational Facilities, performs a variety of custodial tasks related to maintaining the University's buildings, facilities, and grounds. Hours for this position are 4:00 pm-12:00 am, Wednesday through Sunday, with days off being Monday and Tuesday.
Duties/Physical Demands:Sweeps and mops rooms and hallways; dusts and performs general cleaning of rooms.
Picks up trash and/or litter from University buildings and grounds; empties trash receptacles.
May clean windows.
May vacuum and shampoo carpets; may strip and wax floors.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms.
May mow, trim, and rake grounds; may remove shrubs and trees.
May sow grass and renovate turf areas; may apply herbicides to lawn.
May pick up and/or deliver equipment and supplies.
May perform cleaning/washing duties in dining hall dish room or pot and pan area.Minimum Qualifications:Requires a high school diploma or GED. No experience required. May require driver's license.This position requires the ability to successfully pass a Post-Offer Pre-Employment (POPES) physical.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the use of either cleaning equipment/materials or lawn equipment/materials
Ability to understand and follow directionsWorking Conditions/Physical Demands:For positions primarily assigned to perform custodial duties: Constant simple grasping. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, stooping and use of motor skills that require firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pinching.. Occasional squatting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing. Frequent lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional overhead lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Minimal lifting and carrying/transporting materials weighing up to 70 pounds.For positions primarily assigned to perform grounds and special facilities duties: Constant simple grasping. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, stooping, climbing and use of motor skills that require firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pinching. Frequent operation of equipment. Occasional squatting, kneeling, crawling and climbing. Frequent lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional overhead lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Minimal carrying/transporting materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Minimal lifting of materials weighing up to 70 pounds.For all positions, there is periodic assignment given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations. There may be considerable noise generated by machine operation, exposure to chemicals and some machinery may present an element of personal risk of injury due to an accident.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Pre-employment drug testing may be required for this position.Diversity Statement:is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University's diversity initiatives, please visit the webpage. For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the webpage.
Eo/AA Statement/Clery Act:Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to or 513-529-3560.As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: , which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.
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Benefit Eligible:YesA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.Advertised: 16 May 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeThis Organization Participates in E-Verify.