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Position Overview
The Building Services Assistant position provides daily housekeeping services for campus restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, public areas and assists the Building Services department with event set-ups, snow removal and other housekeeping/grounds duties as necessary. Commitment to sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Provides daily housekeeping services for campus restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, public areas, snow removal and other housekeeping/grounds duties as necessary.
- Assists the department of University Events with event-related set-ups for campus.
- Responds to emergency situations and special maintenance requests as directed.
- Contributes daily to a friendly, safe and healthy campus by providing polite and helpful customer service.
- Communicates campus needs and maintenance issues found in assigned areas to the supervisor or lead person so that work orders can be promptly generated.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Contribute to all areas with sustainability.
Required Qualifications
- Physical ability to work outside as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and able to carry the load up to 10 feet.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team
- This position may require overtime and on-call work as required
- Must have no known allergies to typical cleaning compound
- Must pass background check
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record according to Butler University policies
- Understand the importance and demonstrated commitment to sustainability.
Preferred Qualifications
High School or GED preferred
1-2 years professional housekeeping experience preferred
BU Benefits and Perks
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- Paid Time Off and Holidays:
- 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
- 8 Paid Holidays
- In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
- Health:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
- Retirement:
- 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
- Tuition Assistance:
- Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
- Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
- Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
- Covers tuition only
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
- Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
- Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
- LinkedIn Learning Courses
- Free premium subscription to the Calm App
- Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
- Discount at the College Bookstore
- Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
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