VCSU Student Building Services Assistant - Summer (Athletic Complex)

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Unsolicited applications to this posting will NOT be considered or responded to. This position is subjected to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Position Summary:

As a student building services assistant in this department, your primary role is to support the main building services staff in providing a safe, healthy, and clean environment for the VCSU Campus Community through practicing effective cleaning methods as directed by your supervisor. The ideal candidate will be able to work between the hours of 7am-4pm, 20-40 hours per week; however, these hours are flexible and may be adjusted to fit the student’s scheduling needs.

Responsibilities:

• General cleaning in classrooms and labs, hallways, and offices and lounges, to include floors; straightening furniture; removing trash; cleaning wastebaskets, furniture, glass, doors, walls, and other surfaces.
• Assists with cleaning projects such as window and wall washing; floor scrubbing, stripping, buffing and waxing; carpet extraction, pressure spraying, etc., as directed.
• Assists with maintaining outside entry areas through the removal of snow, litter, leaves, etc.
• Assists with removing recyclables from and maintain recycling containers in common areas.
• Assists with event set-ups, furniture moves, etc.
• Reviews and understands all safety documents/manuals.
• Performs other custodial or maintenance duties as assigned.
• Cut lawns using walk-behind or other power mowers.
• Trim and edge around walkways, flowerbeds, walls, etc. using clippers, power weed cutters and other edging tools.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or to remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs using shears, pruners or chain saw.
• Rake, power blow, or vacuum and remove leaves and other ground debris.
• Clean grounds, roadways, etc. and remove litter.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs using a variety of gardening tools.
• Water lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.
• May be involved with moving of equipment; refueling grounds vehicles and equipment; assisting in special set ups / take downs for major college events; pick up signs, special event display items, furniture, and banners, plus other duties to serve the needs of the campus community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position for the summer. Only VCSU students are eligible to be hired in this position. Unsolicited applications to this posting will NOT be considered or responded to

Qualifications and Conditions of Employment:

• Must file proper paperwork with Career Services and the Facilities Services Office prior to beginning work.
• Must possess the physical strength and stamina to perform required work including being able to bend, stoop, kneel, move furniture, work on one’s feet for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicates effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and customers.
• Exercises good judgment at all times.
• Organizes work tasks logically and efficiently.
• Recognizes safety concerns and adheres to safety procedures.
• Recognizes and communicate building problems and concerns.
• Uses or learns to use various custodial equipment.
• Uses or learns to use cleaning and miscellaneous chemicals.
• Reads labels and follow instructions.
• Works independently or as part of a group.

Contact Information:

Please refer position questions to morgan.hopewell@vcsu.edu.

If you would like assistance with your application, please contact janna.kohler@vcsu.edu.