Miami University
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: High school diploma or GED No experience required May require driver's license. Knowledge, skills, abilities, and worker characteristics: Knowledge of the use of either cleaning equipment/materials or lawn equipment/materials Ability to understand and follow directions 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. Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Each year, email notification of Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.
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: High school diploma or GED No experience required May require driver's license. Knowledge, skills, abilities, and worker characteristics: Knowledge of the use of either cleaning equipment/materials or lawn equipment/materials Ability to understand and follow directions 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. Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Each year, email notification of Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.