Lead Campus Service Worker - Facilities & Services at West Virginia University

, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Interior Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Safety Procedures, Floor Care Equipment Operation, Disinfection, Training New Employees, Facility Inspection, Work Order Submission, Inventory Management, Record Keeping, Building Security, Snow Removal, Furniture Assembly, Power Tool Operation, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The department of Facilities and Services at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Lead Campus Service Worker. About the Opportunity This position functions as a team leader to provide a variety of support services in order to maintain the interior appearance of institutional buildings and the exterior appearance of the grounds surrounding these buildings. This work involves adhering to established standard procedures, techniques, and safety requirements. Will assign and direct work assignments as operational needs dictate. This position will be required to work various shifts that will include evening shifts and weekend shifts. Scheduling may be subject to frequent change. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s. Wellness programs What You'll Do Cleans and maintains the interior appearance of all buildings including classrooms, offices, laboratories, student housing, public areas, etc. by sweeping, mopping, stripping, and waxing, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, rugs, and upholstery; dusting and polishing furniture; washing and cleaning walls, ceilings, doors, windows, etc.; and performing other related internal cleaning activities. Will operate all floor care equipment. Cleans and disinfects bathrooms and kitchenettes including walls, floors, lavatories, commodes, sinks, refrigerators, stoves, fixtures, mirrors, etc. Replenishes supplies including toilet tissue, towels, and soap. Assists the management team in overseeing, guiding, and assisting campus service workers in completing their operational assignments. Assists in training new employees. Function as a team leader in meeting the operational needs of the department to include the following: inspection of facilities, submit work orders, monitors adherence to departmental policies, assists in inventory of supplies and their distribution, assist in record keeping, building security. Cleans and maintains the exterior appearance of assigned area to include sweeping, snow removal, and use of a hand-held leaf blower. Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as replacing light bulbs, unstopping drains, sinks, toilets, and repairs/assembles furniture as needed. Attends various training classes, seminars, and other meetings to learn new techniques and procedures to remain current in all safety requirements. Relocates offices and classrooms within buildings and throughout campus by lifting, loading, and unloading furniture, file cabinets, boxes, etc. onto hand-trucks, dollies, and box vans for transportation. May require removing desk components, doors, and shelves to ease in relocations. Moves, sets-up, rearranges, and erects tables, hairs, platforms, bleachers, tents, displays, etc. for concerts, registration, commencement, and other special events. Disassembles and stores items at the end of events. Operates various hand and power tools to perform daily tasks, such as dollies, hand trucks, power washers, etc. PG: 10 Work hours: M-F 7a-3p High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience A minimum of six (6) months experience in the following: Experience in proper commercial restroom cleaning procedures, commercial floor maintenance procedures, and commercial carpet cleaning procedures. Experience operating commercial custodial equipment such as walk-behind and riding scrubbers, high-speed buffers, automated carpet cleaners, and power lifts. Experience in the mixing and proper application of commercial strength cleaning products. Previous experience in training others in the operation of commercial cleaning custodial equipment and leadership/supervisory training preferred. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered. All qualifications must be met by the time of employment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated ability to train others in the safe and proper ways to operate all commercial cleaning custodial equipment Ability to read and write in English and perform basic mathematical calculations Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to interact with supervisors and colleagues while providing leadership and coordination of assignments. Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions Ability to rapidly learn custodial, grounds keeping, and labor methods, procedures and safety principles Ability to operate all related labor supporting equipment, basic grounds keeping equipment and commercial custodial equipment Ability to work on ladders Ability to communicate on a 2-way radio Physical capability to perform duties of the position including long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting of heavy items weighing approximately 50 pounds. Ability to perform tasks requiring exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals and variations in indoor temperatures and outside weather conditions. Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards. Physical Demands: General good stamina Standing Lifting (50 pounds or greater) Carrying Bending Stooping Climbing Working on ladders Working in confined spaces Work requires eye-hand coordination in the operation of commercial custodial equipment, basic ground keeping equipment and labor supporting equipment.

Responsibilities

This role functions as a team leader, assigning and directing work to maintain the interior appearance of institutional buildings and the exterior appearance of surrounding grounds according to established procedures. Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, operating floor care equipment, assisting management, and performing miscellaneous duties like light bulb replacement and furniture relocation.