West Virginia University Looking for Campus Service Worker – Jackson’s Mill – WVU Extension Service Full Time

Description 

WVU Extension Service is currently accepting applications for a Campus Service Worker at Jackson’s Mill. 

About the Opportunity

As a Campus Service Worker, you will clean, and maintain buildings, grounds, and facilities (including offices, classrooms, private and dormitory housing, meeting rooms, public areas, and walkways) adhering to established procedures, all safety regulations, and proper disinfecting techniques to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.

Location: Jackson’s Mill (Weston, WV)

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

Pay Grade: 7

Work Hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm

What you’ll do:

• Clean and sanitize high contact areas, guest rooms, and cottages.
• Clean and sanitize washrooms and fixtures and ensure they are stocked with needed supplies.
• Wash and clean walls, ceilings, doors, windows, radiators, and ventilators.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors.
• Clean up spills with appropriate equipment.
• Use disinfectants, germicidal detergents, and other stringent cleaning solutions following established safety procedures.
• Distribute, return, and count dirty linens for cottages.
• Remove, wash, and hang curtains and draperies.
• Put soiled linens out for pick up and/or wash and dry them in commercial machines.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles
• Transport trash and waste to disposal area.
• Sweep and remove water and debris from sidewalk, steps, and entryways.
• Notify supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement.
• Perform light maintenance work such as replacing accessible light bulbs, changing filters, using plunger to unstop drains, sinks and toilets.
• Ensure guests have a positive experience at WVU Jackson’s Mill.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and utilization of materials.
• Attend required training.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork across all WVU Jackson’s Mill departments.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned to support the efficient operation of WVU Jackson’s Mill.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-6 months experience in the following areas: 
  • Proper commercial cleaning procedures such as mixing chemical for disinfecting purposes and use of floor maintenance equipment.
  • Inventory procedures for stocking supplies.
  • Light maintenance of sinks, drains, faucets, changing light bulbs, etc.
• Attention to detail, while working within minimum time constraints.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Organization and thoroughness.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and interact positively and respectfully with guests and coworkers.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to utilize standard WVU issued email, and time management software.

Requirements

• Valid US driver’s license. 
• Physical Demands & Physical Coordination
  • Long periods of standing and walking.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
  • Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
  • Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals used for cleaning.
  • Ability to work in varying climate and weather conditions.

About WVU

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia’s land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley – the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position. 

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you’re a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Mar 27, 2024

Posting Classification: Classified

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time