Perform duties required for the routine cleaning and maintenance of university buildings. May assist with special events and moving support.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Include: Mop, sweep and scrub floors and other surfaces.Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, windows, doors, display cases, trim and related furnishings.Move and rearrange common area furniture in buildings and furniture in student rooms.Change light bulbs, clean diffusers, clean windows and other glass surfaces, which require the use of 12' ladders.May perform cleaning requiring use of 20' and 30' extension ladders.Clean and service restrooms and shower rooms.Collect and dispose of trash, waste, and recyclable materials.Perform cleaning services for maintenance of all floor surfaces, using a vacuum cleaner and other equipment.Move supplies, miscellaneous equipment, and furnishings as directed.Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walks at building entrances and connecting walks.Lock and unlock doors to building, classrooms, lecture rooms, offices, etc., as directed.Report all items that require repair and request needed supplies.Provide operator type maintenance on equipment.Interact with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner.Perform other duties as required.Some assignments require the ability to operate automatic scrubbers, buffers, and other power equipment to clean, renovate and renew all floor surfaces (e.g. carpet, ceramic, terrazzo) and support cleaning operations in all university buildings.Occasionally assist with the transport, set-up, and removal of equipment, furnishings, and items used by special programs, events, and university operations. Minimum Qualifications:Requires some High school.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Must be able to read labels, instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and other work-related materials.Willingness to work as directed. Related experience is desirable.Physical Demands: Working conditions require frequent standing, bending, stooping, walking up and down stairs, and the ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. May require assisting with moving and lifting of more than 50 pounds for special events. Working conditions require frequent standing, bending, stooping, walking up and down stairs, and the ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.May require assisting with moving and lifting of more than 50 pounds for special events. Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment. Provide customer service support.
Denison’s campus is beautiful and exceptionally well-suited for its academic mission. It features a mixture of historic and contemporary buildings, and state-of-the-art science facilities. Spanning 1,000 acres, the campus includes a 350-acre biological reserve. All buildings, academic, residential and athletic, are within walking distance of each other, which helps build a sense of community.