Building Service Worker

Under general supervision from designated supervisor, to perform a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks, or skilled labor related to building service work for the upkeep of a safe, clean and healthy living and working environment.

Job Duties

• Maintaining floors and other surfaces, including vacuuming, mopping and washing.

• Renovating floor surfaces, including application of stripping/finish chemical, scrubbing, scrapping, and buffing.

• Cleaning residence hall bathrooms, public restrooms and athletic locker-rooms, using approved methods for handling/cleaning blood borne pathogens and other body fluids in lavatories, shower stalls, bathtubs, toilets, and urinals to ensure a clean/healthy environment.

• Cleaning and/or washing windows, wall partitions and door glass.

• Cleaning carpet floor coverings, including shampooing and bonneting.

• Shoveling or sweeping snow from steps and immediate area at building entrances.

• Washing/cleaning the light fixtures.

• Using approved methods and formulas for mixing cleaning chemicals for application.

• Operating automatic scrubbers, power sweepers, vacuums and buffers used in building cleaning.

• Reporting all items that require maintenance/repair.

• Collecting all waste material, sorting recyclable materials and removing to outdoor collection bins.

• Responsible for ordering needed cleaning supplies as requested.

• Performing other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or G.E.D.

• Ability to operate power-cleaning equipment.

• Ability to respond to emergencies. Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment as necessary.

• Ability to read English.

• Ability to interact with varied client needs. Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.  One-year or more of related cleaning experience.

• Positive customer service attitude.

• Blood Borne Pathogens and MSDS training.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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