Housing Operations supports the on-campus housing and dining for over 12,000 students. We strive to create life-changing experiences by building relationships, developing others, and creating a sense of belonging for our students, their families, and the IU community.
Our Environmental Operations team provides quality service through custodial care in residential buildings on IUB campus. We contribute to the health and morale of students, staff, faculty, and visitors by maintaining building environments that are clean and in good repair.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Maintains facility and grounds through daily inspection.
Promotes staff development and training.
Ensures collaboration with campus partners inside and outside the department.
Ensures accuracy of payroll/timekeeping reporting.
Balances the unique demands and responsibilities of working overnight hours with directing the work of staff.
Makes on the spot decisions about work priorities during after-hours emergencies on the campus without immediate feedback from supervisors.
Orders supplies and equipment for the daily operation of the facility.
Must be flexible to adjust work schedule based on staff absences, etc.
General Responsibilities
Schedules, assigns, and monitors work of custodial workers and/or moving and setup workers.
Takes inventory of supplies and places orders as necessary to maintain stock levels.
Serves as on-site trainer to explain work procedures and to demonstrate use and care of cleaning equipment.
Acts as project leader for routine and non-routine work. Reviews and executes work orders.
Guides the work of moving and setup workers in preparation for conferences, meetings, and
events.
Arranges tables, chairs, and furniture. Sets up public address systems and related equipment.
Acts in relief of custodial workers, group leaders, and supervisors, performing custodial duties as needed.
Operates van/passenger vehicle to transport mobile crews to various building sites.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
1 year of custodial/moving and set-ups experience and demonstrated leadership skills
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
Ability to effectively lead, direct, instruct, and interact with custodial personnel
Ability to communicate orally and in written format with custodial personnel and other staff
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Knowledge of standard operating procedures for all equipment, materials, cleaning methods, and care and maintenance of such equipment
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the moving of very large and heavy items
Ability to operate all manual and power cleaning equipment and snow removal equipment
Ability to maintain safety certifications and pass required safety training
Ability to use a computer
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The person in this role must be able to lifting/carry up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$21.48 per hour
Work Hours
The department has operational hours of 4:00 PM -5:30 AM 7 days a week. This position has a 5 day work week schedule that falls in the department's operational hours.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family: Custodial
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