Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial Services)

Job Title Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial Services) Department Building & Special Services Custodial Worker Type Regular Pay Type Hourly Hourly Rate 15.85 Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required? Yes Job Description Summary Job Description Summary: Performs a variety of tasks related to maintaining the University's buildings, facilities, and grounds. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with some weekend rotation. (Weekend rotations are primarily during the academic year.) Job Description 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 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 dishroom 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. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the use of either cleaning equipment/materials or lawn equipment/materials Ability to understand and follow directions Additional Position Information (if applicable) Special Instructions (if applicable) None Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. 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. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to or 513-529-3560. Clery Act 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. Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.