Building Service Worker

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Provide a clean and sanitary environment for the university community which maximizes the usable life of environmental surfaces and contributes to a reduction in overall costs of maintenance and replacement.

Section responsibility is assigned to each Building Service Worker.  After initial training period he/she is expected to work with only general supervision.  Each employee will receive a weekly written section inspection noting general appearance, problem areas and areas that exceed standards.

Job Description:

• To provide a clean and sanitary environment for the University community through the daily, weekly, monthly, break time and specialty cleaning as outlined in the Custodial Manual issued to all Building Service Workers.  This includes the maintenance of an assigned section on a daily basis and to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Floor cleaning using manual (broom, mop) method and machinery that includes large and small scrubbers, walk behind cleaner and buffer.

• Maintain offices as per Custodial Manual.

• Maintain classrooms as per Custodial Manual.

• Empty trash receptacles in assigned section and dispose of in University trash compactor.

• Maintain rest rooms as per schedule in Custodial Manual.

• Maintain carpeting through use of machinery including extractor, rotary cleaner/scrubber and manual (hand) method.

Minimal Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent. (Verification will be conducted by Human Resources).

Departmental Preferences:

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to operate Janitorial machinery.

• Ability to perform duties in public places with a minimum of disturbance and provide safety precautions for occupants.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 5:00 am - 1:00 pm (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs).

Setting: In-office, not eligible for remote work.

Positions Available: 2

This position requires a background check.

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Salary Range

$24.55

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Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.