Job Description
Building Service Worker – Three Positions
Position Summary: Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates to fill three Building Service Worker positions in Residence Hall Operations. Employees at this level perform custodial work required in the routine cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and upkeep of all designated interior and exterior buildings or spaces according to set standards and procedures. They work under direct supervision from a designated supervisor.
Salary/Pay Rate Range:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position, including pay rate. Current starting pay rate for this position is $22.58/hour for the first 6 months with a $0.50/hour increase upon completion of probation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Keeps floors free of dirt and debris by regularly scheduled mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and scrubbing of floors and other surfaces;
Cleans, buffs, waxes, renovates, and renews floor surface finishes using appropriate tools and equipment;
Cleans and dusts furniture, tables, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; cleans and waxes furniture as necessary;
Washes and/or cleans windows, walls, and door glass; washes interior glass, including partitions, framed pictures, signage, and doors;
Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment, and sets up meeting space as directed; sweeps or shovels snow from steps and walks at building entrances and connecting walks;
Spreads ice melts as needed;
Locks and unlocks doors to buildings, classrooms, lecture rooms, or offices;
Cleans, disinfects, sanitizes, and services restrooms facilities and fixtures and replenishes supplies;
Cleans chalkboards and/or whiteboards including trays;
Collects and places debris and recyclable material removed from buildings in containers for removal; empties authorized waste containers and checks and/or replaces liners;
Reports items that need repair; monitors and/or notifies of diminishing supplies;
Performs overhead tasks (e.g., changes light bulbs and cleans light fixtures, as required);
Provides cleaning services for carpet maintenance; (i.e., bonnet buffing, extraction, spotting, and correcting carpet pile);
Operates a variety of maintenance and cleaning equipment which includes: rotators, extractors, and automatic;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of cleaning solutions and custodial methods.
Ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, directions, labeling and measurements.
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of hands, arms, legs, and
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
The Civil Service examination for this position is a credentials assessment. No participation other than the submission of application materials is required from qualified applicants.
To complete an application, please go to https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php. Applications must be received July 18th, 2025, to ensure consideration.
Salary
AFSCME Agreement: $22.58/hr. for the first 6 months with a $0.50 increase at end of probation.
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Eastern Illinois University
Contact Information
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Eastern Illinois University
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Eastern Illinois University
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| Contact
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Kasondra Harrell
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217-581-3911
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