Building and Grounds Assistant

Building And Grounds Assistant

Performs a variety of tasks related to maintaining the University's buildings, facilities, and grounds.

Job responsibilities include :

• Picking up trash and / or litter from University buildings and grounds; emptying trash receptacles.
• Sweeping and mopping rooms and hallways; dusting and performing general cleaning of rooms; cleaning windows.
• Vacuuming and shampooing carpets; stripping and waxing floors; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.
• Mowing, trimming, and raking grounds; removing shrubs and trees.
• Sowing grass and renovating turf areas; applying herbicides to lawn.
• Picking up and / or delivering equipment and supplies.
• Performing cleaning / washing duties in dining hall dishroom or pot and pan area.

Minimum requirements :

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and worker characteristics :

Working Conditions

For positions primarily assigned to perform custodial duties : Constant simple grasping. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, stooping, and use of motor skills that require firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pinching. Occasional squatting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing. Frequent lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional overhead lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Minimal lifting and carrying / transporting materials weighing up to 70 pounds.

For positions primarily assigned to perform grounds and special facilities duties : Constant simple grasping. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, stooping, climbing, and use of motor skills that require firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pinching. Frequent operation of equipment. Occasional squatting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing. Frequent lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional overhead lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Minimal carrying / transporting materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Minimal lifting of materials weighing up to 70 pounds.

For all positions, there is periodic assignment given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations. There may be considerable noise generated by machine operation, exposure to chemicals, and some machinery may present an element of personal risk of injury due to an accident.

Inquiries may be directed to Scott Brown at brownsj3@miamioh.edu. Review of applicant materials will begin three days after posting and continue until filled.

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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.

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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