Building Service Worker (MULTIPLE POSITIONS - Greater NIU Campus - DeKalb) -- EXTENDED DEADLINE

Primary Function

Under the direct supervision of a Building Service Foreman, perform the necessary custodial work to meet and maintain Building Services’ high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Perform other duties closely related to those defined in the class specifications. Examples include: making within building moves such as office furniture, bookshelves, mattresses, etc.; setting up chairs, tables, podiums, etc., for special events; moving fire extinguishers for service or yearly check; moving mats and other athletic equipment; cleaning and blowing down the stadium after football and other events; maintaining and cleaning the parking garage; cleaning areas during and after construction and/or remodeling if it is not a part of the contractor’s contract to do so; removing snow; replacing light bulbs and cleaning fixtures in a safe manner; locking and unlocking doors to buildings, classrooms, offices, restrooms, etc.; cleaning and sanitizing swimming pools and locker rooms; informing the Building Service Foreman of any equipment, machinery, or specific area in building needing repair. Building Service Workers are responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of assigned university owned and/or leased property.
Duties and Responsibilities (generally)

The person in this position will perform their duties under the supervision of a Building Service Foreman. The Superintendent or their designee of Building Services may also provide supervision. This individual will follow previously established routine work procedures and schedules, and on occasion, will receive written or oral instructions for non-routine work. Work for this position is generated by the need to provide sanitation and custodial services in university buildings.
Specific duties may include:
Dust mop, sweep, wet mop and scrub floors in a safe and professional manner always using caution signs. Clean, renew or renovate floor surface finishes – spray buff, if necessary, to maintain a clean, high-gloss appearance. Strip, scrub, neutralize and refinish floors as needed or as directed by the supervisor. Vacuum all carpeted areas regularly and extract and shampoo carpet as needed or as directed by the supervisor. Spot clean carpet stains as needed.
Clean, service, shine and sanitize daily, restroom floors, toilets, urinals and sinks. Clean, service, shine and sanitize restroom lights, walls, windows, mirrors, chrome surfaces, showers, tubs, vents and benches. Maintain soap and paper supplies each day. This must be done according to the department’s restroom cleaning and sanitation procedures and with approved materials.
Wash walls, clean and polish all furniture such as desks, filing cabinets, bookcases, shelves, doors, door frames, window frames, thresholds, pictures, lamps and phones with proper cleaners. Dust all horizontal and vertical areas as needed. Clean blackboards and erasers daily. Maintain chalk, erasers and paper supplies as needed in classrooms and labs. Clean and shampoo all upholstered furniture.
Remove snow/ice from entryways and stairs, spread salt, pick up litter, trash, wastepaper and other debris from the interior of buildings. Develop a schedule for thorough cleaning of all waste containers. Empty recycling and garbage containers into appropriate receptacles.
Clean all building glass and partitions and all outside glass as high as possible with extension poles while standing on the ground. Keep all elevator tracks clean, vacuumed and polished. Replace light bulbs, including exit lights in a safe manner. Clean the fixture and diffuser or lens when replacing bulbs.
Operate all equipment in a safe manner including automatic scrubbers and power sweepers (including rider type), all types of wet pick-ups and dry vacuums, power blowers, backpack vacuums, window washers and floor machines. Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the conclusion of each job and make sure the janitorial closets are clean and organized. Clean all floor pads after each use. Clean wet and dry mops and hang up in janitorial closets after each use. Change dirty mop heads as needed.
Sweep and damp mop stairwells and landings on a regular basis. Clean railings and walls in these areas. Perform miscellaneous, related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications for this position

1. High School graduation or equivalent.
Specialty Factors (Additional Required Qualifications)

Education and Experience Preferred

1. Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to the performance of this position.

Working Hours
Various shifts
Minimum Pay Rate (Hourly or Monthly)
16.00/hourly
Hiring Rate Information

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

Posting Date
12/15/2021
Closing Date
01/19/2022
Priority Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.

• If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.

• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.

• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu . Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.

• We STRONGLY recommend that contact information used in your online profile be personal use, not professional/work information: personal email address, home address, and phone numbers. The information you provide is used to make contact on search updates, department referrals and interviews, etc. We must be able to relay sensitive and important information in a way that protects your privacy concerning job search activity, now and in the future.

• ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED TO COME TO THE NIU DEKALB CAMPUS TO TAKE A STATE UNIVERSITIES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION . At the time of testing, you will be required to present a photo ID. NOTE : If you have previously tested for this classification and wish to rewrite the exam to improve your score and register position, please contact CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu, with Building Service Worker #531 in the subject line, by the posting deadline.

• Required documentation noted in the posting such as driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be presented at the time of examination.

• If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

• After testing of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Building Service Worker for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.

• Please click Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.

• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Application Procedures

Link to Department Homepage
http://www.niu.edu/buildingservices/
Physical Demands

1. Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
EEO Statement

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560
Is Background Check Required
Yes
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Education ( AAEOE ) at ada@niu.edu .

Clery Act Information

NIU provides information regarding campus security, personal and fire safety, including topics such as: crime prevention, emergency response procedures and crime reporting policies, in addition to crime and fire statistics for the most recent three calendar years. The Annual Security Report containing security and safety information is available at www.safety.niu.edu/clery or by contacting the University Police Department and Public Safety Department at 815-753-9628 to receive a hard copy. The Annual Fire Safety Report is available at www.niu.edu/clery/fire_report.pdf or by contacting the Environmental Health and Safety Department at 815-753-0404 to receive a hard copy.

Quick Link
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/60751
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veteran's Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)