Building Service Worker - Extra Help

This is a temporary assignment that will end at the discretion of the department or when funding or hours are exhausted.

Governors State University is seeking an Extra Help (900-hour temporary) Building Service Worker applicants for the Facilities Development & Management department.

Under direct supervision performs the following custodial services and maintenance of assigned buildings:

1. Vacuum and clean the carpet.
2. Collect trash and recyclables and place in appropriate dumpster.
3. Clean and disinfect, classrooms, common areas, restrooms and restock.
4. Mop, sweep, scrub and wax floors and other surfaces.
5. Wash windows, door glass and interior glass.
6. Clean, dust and wax furniture exhibit cases, fixtures, windowsills, doors, trim and related items
7. Operate automatic scrubbers and sweepers.
8. Report equipment in need of repair to supervisor staff.
9. Remove snow and provide salt at all building entrances.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.
11. Perform special clean-ups when requested due to accidents or emergencies.

Essential Responsibilities

Work Environment

• Tasks that involve possible exposure to bodily fluids, blood and/or tissue which require the wearing of protective gear such as gloves and/or safety glasses.
• Perform snow removal in cold temperatures.

Physical Demands

• Employee must be ambulatory with full use of their extremities in order to perform the following duties:
  1. Mop, vacuum, shovel snow, agile-lift garbage bags, clean in corners and operate machinery.
  2. Able to lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  3. Able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, bend, squat, carry, push and climb.
• Employee must be able to hear (can be hearing impaired not deaf) in order to hear machinery operating (i.e. floor scrubber, vacuum and snow blower); must be able to visibly read labels and safely perform general cleaning.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must have the ability to comprehend basic written and verbal instructions.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Valid Illinois driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Training in the actual work; skills in using cleaning equipment.
2. Ability to comprehend and execute basic written and verbal instructions.

Supplemental Information

• The hourly rate of pay is $17.39.
• Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch break.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume