Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial)

Job Title Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial) 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 Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, with days off being Sunday and Monday. Essential Duties Picks up trash and/or litter from University buildings and grounds; empties trash receptacles May sweep and mop rooms and hallways; may dust and perform general cleaning of rooms; may clean windows May vacuum and shampoo carpets; may strip and wax floors; may clean and sanitize restrooms May mow, trim, and rake grounds; may remove shrubs and trees May pick up and/or deliver equipment and supplies May perform cleaning/washing duties in dining hall dishroom or pot and pan area Minimum Qualifications Requires a high school diploma or GED No experience required May require driver's license and the ability to be a qualified driver under the University's MVR policy. Position requires the ability to successfully pass a Post-Offer Pre-Employment (POPES) physical Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the use of either cleaning equipment/materials or lawn equipment/materials Ability to understand and follow directions Working Conditions 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. 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. Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from 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. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Miami University