at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Building Service Worker (Holmes Student Center) (3543)
Classification
Building Service Worker
Position Number
00003543
Open Date
06/28/2024
Close Date
07/10/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job code
4502
Union Representation
Union
Union Code
AFS - AFSCME, Local #963
Unit/Department
Building Svcs Lesser Unit
College/Unit
Building Services
Division
Administration & Finance
Location
HC 227
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://www.niu.edu/facilities/building-services/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Located west of Chicago in a close-knit community, NIU offers big-city resources and small-town charm. You'll appreciate our variety of job openings and our comprehensive benefits. We offer health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits and more. Come see if we have the right position for you.
HSC Building Services Department provides routine, intermittent and restorative cleaning for Holmes Student Center. We strive to fulfill the university's mission by providing students, faculty staff with top quality academic, research and employment experiences by maintaining a clean, healthy environment for our customers who occupy and utilize the offices, classrooms, laboratories, hotel, and public areas.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Building Service Foreman, perform the necessary custodial work to meet and maintain Building Services' high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Perform other duties closely related to those defined in the class specifications.
Examples include: making within building moves such as office furniture, bookshelves, mattresses, etc.; setting up chairs, tables, podiums, etc., for special events; moving fire extinguishers for service or yearly check; moving mats and other athletic equipment; cleaning and blowing down the stadium after football and other events; maintaining and cleaning the parking garage; cleaning areas during and after construction and/or remodeling if it is not a part of the contractor's contract to do so; removing snow; replacing light bulbs and cleaning fixtures in a safe manner; locking and unlocking doors to buildings, classrooms, offices, restrooms, etc.; cleaning and sanitizing swimming pools and locker rooms; informing the Building Service Foreman of any equipment, machinery, or specific area in building needing repair. Building Service Workers are responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of assigned university owned and/or leased property.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Snow & Trash Removal - 20%
Remove snow/ice from entryways and stairs, spread salt, pick up litter, trash, wastepaper, and other debris from the interior of buildings.
Develop a schedule for thorough cleaning of all waste containers.
Empty recycling and garbage containers into appropriate receptacles
Classroom & Office Cleaning - 20%
Wash walls, clean and polish all furniture such as desks, filing cabinets, bookcases, shelves, doors, door frames, window frames, thresholds, pictures, lamps and phones with proper cleaners.
Dust all horizontal and vertical areas as needed.
Clean blackboards and erasers daily.
Maintain chalk, erasers and paper supplies as needed in classrooms and labs.
Clean and shampoo all upholstered furniture.
Restroom Cleaning - 20%
Clean, service, shine and sanitize daily, restroom floors, toilets, urinals, and sinks.
Clean, service, shine and sanitize restroom lights, walls, windows, mirrors, chrome surfaces, showers, tubs, vents, and benches.
Maintain soap and paper supplies each day.
This must be done according to the department's restroom cleaning and sanitation procedures and with approved materials.
Floor Cleaning - 20%
Dust mop, sweep, wet mop, and scrub floors in a safe and professional manner always using caution signs.
Clean, renew or renovate floor surface finishes spray buff, if necessary, to maintain a clean, high gloss appearance.
Strip, scrub, neutralize and refinish floors as needed or as directed by the supervisor.
Vacuum all carpeted areas regularly and extract and shampoo carpet as needed or as directed by the supervisor.
Spot clean carpet... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
