Building Services Aide I Facilities Services UTK

Description

This position is responsible for the general cleaning of offices restrooms public traffic areas and waste and recycling removal. This role requires performing general physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling materials. The individual occupying this role is responsible for developing a plan to prioritize organize and accomplish their work and must be able to work occasional weekends to support home football games and other special events.

Responsibilities

• Clean building floors by sweeping mopping scrubbing or vacuuming
• Gather and empty trash / recycling receptacles
• Service clean and restock restrooms
• Clean windows glass partitions or mirrors
• Dust / polish furniture fixtures and walls
• Strip seal finish and polish hard floors and steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Request supplies or equipment needed for cleaning duties.
• Move heavy furniture equipment or supplies either manually or with hand trucks.
• Remove snow from building entrances with snow shovels and spread snow-melting chemicals.
• Monitor building premises for safety by observing the areas for spills water puddles and other things that could cause a slippery floor.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by water using commercial cleaning equipment.
• Drive vans industrial trucks or other vehicles required to travel to move cleaning equipment or to perform cleaning work.
• Operate balers and compactors to process recycling products.
• Set up arrange or remove decorations trash recycled items tables chairs ladders or scaffolding to prepare facilities for special events such as banquets classes or meetings.
• Work indoor and outdoor athletic events as well as entertainment events held on campus.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

No education required

No custodial experience required

Active listening being able to fully understand verbal instructions

Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma

3-5 years of work experience

Understanding of chemicals supplies and equipment.

Work Location

Compensation and Benefits

Market Range 2

$15.00 per hour

About the Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxvilles largest non-academic department team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair custodial needs landscaping and lawncare utility work in-house and capital construction projects facilities planning and design environmental initiatives pest control campus event services and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students staff faculty and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

Key Skills

Academics,Catering,Baking,Insurance Sales,Business Support,Broadcast

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1