Working Position Title Building Service Worker (Holmes Student Center) (3543)
Classification Building Service Worker
Position Number 00003543
Open Date 04/24/2024
Close Date 05/03/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job code 4502
Union Representation Union
Union Code AFS - AFSCME, Local #963
Unit/Department Building Svcs Lesser Unit
College/Unit Building Services
Division Administration & Finance
Location HC 227
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/facilities/building-services/index.shtml

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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 (Civil Service)

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

1. Knowledge of cleaning solutions and custodial methods.
2. Ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions.
3. Ability to read and follow written instructions, directions, labeling, and measurements.
4. Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
5. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
6. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and stand for long periods of time.
7. Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of hands, arms, legs, and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, walking, stooping, handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating items.
8. Ability to tolerate exposure to temperature extremes.
9. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Physical demands/requirements

Anticipated Appointment Start Date N/A
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours Varies based on operational needs
Salary $31,200.00/annually
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $16.00/hourly per CBA
Earn Type Hourly

Application Procedure

1. 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. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. 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 position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. 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.
4. Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.
   
   

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) 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 on 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.

Special Instructions

• Resume

Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77391
Is Background Check Required? Yes
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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.

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