Building Service Worker - Illini Union

Job Summary

Perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings. Perform set-ups and room turnovers for a variety of events.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meeting rooms for daily events by following instructions supplied by the Reservations Office and moving tables and chairs as necessary, supplying and setting up other equipment as needed.
• Maintains carpet floor coverings by providing all services required, operating automatic scrubbers and power sweepers used in connection with building cleaning and also providing operator type maintenance.
• Keeps other floors free of dirt and debris by regularly scheduled mopping, sweeping, buffing, scrubbing or laying of finish as required.
• Collects and disposes wastepaper at designated areas. Debris removed from building must be collected and placed in containers for removal by truck.
• Collects and disposes of wastepaper at designated areas. Debris removed from building must be collected and placed in containers for removal by truck.
• Cleans all offices, restrooms, lounges, common areas, hallways, stairwells, elevators and other usable areas of the Illini Union, using various methods as assigned.
• Reports needed repairs to appropriate personnel for action to be taken. Follows proper safety precautions when operating equipment.
• Empties and cleans all buckets and equipment when finished with an assignment. Keeps closets, carts and cleaning areas neat and orderly.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment as requested and directed for various group activities, office, staff, and meetings.
• Locks and unlocks doors to building during hours of duty.
• Removes snow and ice from outside sidewalks and entrances as directed.
• Washes all interior glass, including partitions, framed pictures, windows, and doors. Replaces and cleans light fixtures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Position involves moving items weighing up to 50lbs.
• On occasion there may be weather conditions which cause uncomfortable temperature changes in/outside the Illini Union building.
• Employees may need to dispose of sharp objects, i.e. needles, etc., and could come into contact with blood-borne pathogens.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Janitorial experience.
• Event setup experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to carry out instructions.
• Ability to read work orders or receive oral instructions and be able to carry out assignments given by a foreperson.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4502 - Building Service Worker position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/3/2026.

Salary Information

This is a bargained position and as such, the hourly rate is driven by the collective bargaining agreement. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $20.30/hour.

Work Schedule

The scheduled work hours are as follows: 11 pm to 7 am. Days off may vary.