What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus and Building Services Worker, Residence Hall position at Messiah University?
Position Type
Staff
Employee Group
Staff
Time Status
Full-Time
Time Category
Full Time (1560-2080 hours)
Annual Hours
2080
# of Months
12
Hours Per Week
40
Work Dates
Monday-Friday
9:00am-5:30pm
Occasional Saturday @ 10 per year
Summer Hours 7:30am-4:00pm (May-August)
9:00am-5:30pm
Occasional Saturday @ 10 per year
Summer Hours 7:30am-4:00pm (May-August)
Campus
Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
Experienced custodial position dedicated to building maintenance and cleaning. In addition, this position is occasionally responsible for the set-up and tear-down of special events, classroom set up, and event support. This position may also supervise a team of work study students.
Education Required
High School or equivalent
Education Preferred
Experience Required
None
Experience Preferred
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position
- Ability to read and follow directions
- Ability to clean and maintain areas as directed
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to demonstrate respect for others and act as a role-model to students
- Basic computer proficiency including the use of campus e-mail system and software programs used to perform job
Special Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50lbs, stoop, kneel and stretch as demanded by cleaning/event set-up tasks. Position is scheduled in shifts which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. There will be occasional shift variations to include extended or adjusted hours as needed for coverage. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled by their supervisor in the event of an emergency closing or delay. In the event of a snowstorm, this position may be responsible for off-hours snow removal.
Driving Requirements
This position requires the operation of a Messiah University owned or leased vehicle and the employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license, meet the established criteria, and abide by all policies and procedures as presented in the University’s Fleet Vehicle Use Policy.
Essential Employee
Essential - Emergency Only
Primary Duties
1. Identify and perform daily, periodic and project cleaning/ basic maintenance tasks in assigned areas. Ensure the best possible level of cleanliness.
2. Perform set-up/tear-down of classes, special events, and conference accommodations as needed. This may include moving furniture and equipment. Collaborate with other shifts/departments if applicable.
3. When designated as work study student supervisor: (a) train student employees; (b) monitor and inspect work of student employees; © process student time sheets; and (d) evaluate student employees.
4. Maintain equipment as requested, including maintaining data, repair requests, etc. Communicate concerns related to equipment/facilities immediately.
5. Provide building security by locking and unlocking doors and assisting evacuees during fire alarms.
6. Maintain entries in the Event Description Book as requested.
7. Move furniture and equipment as needed. Collaborate with other shifts/departments as needed.
8. Respond, or coordinate response, to clients’ questions and concerns regarding assigned building. Ensure highest level of customer service.
9. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
2. Perform set-up/tear-down of classes, special events, and conference accommodations as needed. This may include moving furniture and equipment. Collaborate with other shifts/departments if applicable.
3. When designated as work study student supervisor: (a) train student employees; (b) monitor and inspect work of student employees; © process student time sheets; and (d) evaluate student employees.
4. Maintain equipment as requested, including maintaining data, repair requests, etc. Communicate concerns related to equipment/facilities immediately.
5. Provide building security by locking and unlocking doors and assisting evacuees during fire alarms.
6. Maintain entries in the Event Description Book as requested.
7. Move furniture and equipment as needed. Collaborate with other shifts/departments as needed.
8. Respond, or coordinate response, to clients’ questions and concerns regarding assigned building. Ensure highest level of customer service.
9. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties
1. Provide cleaning coverage for absent employees as requested.
2. Oversee a Student Employee Crew if the Student Supervisor is absent.
3. Assist in the set up and tear down of special events, classroom setup, and event support, as needed.
4. Other duties as assigned.
2. Oversee a Student Employee Crew if the Student Supervisor is absent.
3. Assist in the set up and tear down of special events, classroom setup, and event support, as needed.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Supervises: # of Administrative
0
Supervises: # of Staff
0
Supervises: # of Student
0
Posting Date
03/17/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Deadline
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
