Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial)

Job Title Building and Grounds Assistant (Custodial) Department Building & Special Services Custodial Worker Type Regular Pay Type Hourly Hourly Rate 15.6 Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required? Yes Job Description Summary Performs a variety of tasks, primarily in Custodial Services, related to maintaining the University's buildings, facilities, and grounds. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 4:30 am to 1:00 pm. Job Description Essential Duties: Picks up trash and/or litter from University buildings and grounds; empties trash receptacles May sweep and mop rooms and hallways; may dust and perform general cleaning of rooms; may clean windows May vacuum and shampoo carpets; may strip and wax floors; may clean and sanitize restrooms May mow, trim, and rake grounds; may remove shrubs and trees May sow grass and renovate turf areas; may apply herbicides to lawn May pick up and/or deliver equipment and supplies May perform cleaning/washing duties in dining hall dishroom or pot and pan area Minimum Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or GED No experience required May require driver's license This position requires the ability to successfully pass a Post-Offer Pre-Employment (POPES) physical Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the use of either cleaning equipment/materials or lawn equipment/materials Ability to understand and follow directions Additional Position Information (if applicable) Special Instructions (if applicable) None Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: 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. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Diversity Statement Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami Universitys diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami Universitys mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. 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Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information. On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm our job postings will be temporarily disabled in order for site maintenance. During this time, candidates will not be able to search for or apply to jobs. Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience. Miamis main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the Universitys Mission.