"Utility Worker"

Utility Worker

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Facilities Management

Type: Full-Time

Applications Accepted From: Public: Open to the public, University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental, AFSCME 1699 In-segment

Special Instructions to Applicants: MAY FILL UP TO 10 POSITIONS. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY AFSCME 1699 BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST. OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE. In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position. Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Job Description: Under close supervision, performs unskilled tasks requiring manual labor on related equipment. Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines. Performs general labor indoors (e.g., shovels coal, moves furniture, sets up chairs, tables, stages, and platforms; performs custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning windows and walls following either Level 1 or Level 2 clean/sanitize/disinfect guidelines as directed). Performs general labor outdoors (e.g., shovels snow, loads and unloads trucks, mows grass, cuts weeds, hauls trash, repairs fence, digs holes, and ditches). Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Ability to carry out instructions, understand oral instruction. Cooperate with co-workers on group projects. Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations. Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in sanitation and safety areas of dining, residential, academic, and administrative units. Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form. Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure. Ability to add subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to apply principles and solve practical problems to mix cleaning compounds and follow safety procedures. Lift up to 50 pounds. Effectively use a 15 foot ladder. Successful completion of a test may be required. May work in cramped and dirty conditions. May work outside under all weather conditions; and work with potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals. During Level 2 working conditions will be required to wear designated PPE up to and including full body suit, appropriate mask, etc. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of custodial safety practices. Skill in operation of equipment (electric scrubbers, buffers, basic tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and vacuum cleaners). Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. (developed after employment)

Department: Utility Worker Services

Pay Rate: Pay Range |01| $14.43 - $18.30

Job Open Date: 09/22/2025

Posting Close Date: 10/06/2025

Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months: 12 month

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts. Work Hours: Varied. Workdays: Varied. Days Off: Varied. Location: Varied. Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week: 40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment: Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Dan Sheets, sheetsd@ohio.edu