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Building Service Worker - Residence Life
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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at
Application deadline: 8/22/2025
Minimum Starting Salary: $16.80 per hour/7.5 hour work day
Job Summary:
The Building Service Worker I (BSWI) for the Department of Residence Life is responsible for the routine cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and day-to-day upkeep and presentation of all designated interior and exterior department areas including but not limited to entrances, offices, residence halls, apartments, townhouses, the central offices, laundry rooms, conference rooms, classrooms, study rooms, lounges, storage rooms, walkways, stairwells and other common areas. This position involves and requires hands-on attention to detail-work and location of work is anywhere under the department umbrella. BSWI will work under the direct supervision of any of the following: Department BSWII (if applicable), Assistant Facilities Manager, Assistant Director of Residence Life, or the Director of Residence Life.
Duties & Responsibilities: - Clean floors, stairways, carpets, hallways, entryways, lounges, conference rooms, study rooms, laundry rooms, designated classrooms and computer labs, and other common areas to department standards using appropriate tools and equipment. This work involves high and low dusting of surfaces, washing/wiping walls, cleaning door glass, cleaning wall partition glass, cleaning window glass (interior and exterior), wiping hard surfaces, cleaning appliances, wiping the faces of vending machinery, dusting and waxing furniture, wiping doors and trim, cleaning display cases, cleaning furniture, vacuuming, mopping, buffing, stripping and waxing tile floors. Work may involve moving furniture and or small items/appliances to clean under and around. Work may involve ladders to reach high areas.
- Upkeep of trash rooms and recycling bins/areas to department standards using appropriate tools and equipment. This work involves the emptying, cleaning, and sanitizing of trash and recycling containers as well as the room/area themselves. This work also involves the emptying of containers to proper bins for removal.
- Clean public bathrooms, lavatories, and restrooms to departmental standards using appropriate tools and equipment. This work involves cleaning, sanitizing of floors, sinks, mirrors, toilets, urinals, floors, partitions, walls, ceilings/lights as needed, and the refilling of paper products. This work includes emptying, cleaning, and sanitizing of trash and sanitary bins as well as refilling soap dispensers. Work may involve ladders to reach high areas.
- Clean designated offices and office kitchens to department standards using appropriate tools and equipment. This work involves high and low dusting of surfaces, washing/wiping walls, cleaning door glass, cleaning wall partition glass, cleaning window glass (interior and exterior), wiping hard surfaces, cleaning appliances, wiping the faces of vending machinery, dusting and waxing furniture, wiping doors and trim, cleaning display cases, cleaning furniture, vacuuming, mopping, buffing, stripping and waxing tile floors. Work may involve moving furniture and or small items/appliances to clean under and around. Work may involve ladders to reach high areas.
- Assist in special projects/events such as resident room turns; conference room turns; power-washing of designated areas; sweep and/or shovel snow from steps and walks at building entrances and connecting walks; locking and unlocking of rooms/areas; and cleaning after program events, remodeling, or construction.
- Make observations and report issues of concern for equipment, items, and/or facilities property that need replaced or repaired to supervisor and fill out work requests as needed. Use best judgement in reporting concerns about the building, residents, and safety of all to direct supervisor and department heads as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Specialty Factors: Preferred Qualifications: Experience and exposure to Windows-based computer applications (word, spreadsheets,
outlook)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of cleaning solutions and custodial methods and equipment.
Ability to comprehend and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, directions, labeling, and measurements.
Ability to tolerate extended use and exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Reliable transportation and/or valid drivers license, accessible phone.
Physical Demands: - Standing : Constantly
- Walking : Constantly
- Sitting : Occasionally
- Lifting : Constantly
- Carrying : Constantly
- Pushing : Constantly
- Pulling : Constantly
- Climbing : Constantly
- Balancing : Constantly
- Stooping : Constantly
- Kneeling : Constantly
- Crouching : Constantly
- Crawling : Occasionally
- Reaching : Constantly
- Handling : Constantly
- Grasping : Constantly
- Feeling : Constantly
- Talking : Frequently
- Hearing : Frequently
- Repetitive Motions : Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Constantly
- Taste/Smell : Frequently
- Performing Manual Tasks : Constantly
Working Conditions: - Extreme cold : Occasionally
- Extreme heat : Occasionally
- Humid : Occasionally
- Wet : Occasionally
- Noise : Occasionally
- Hazards : Rarely
- Temperature Change : Occasionally
- Atmospheric Conditions : Occasionally
- Vibration : Rarely
Travel Requirements: 0% Off site training is rare and transportation would be provided.
Union Affiliation: This position classification is represented by University Professionals of Illinois, Local 4100 Service, Clerical or Technical Union.
Employment Policies and other information: Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.
UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
Residence Reference: For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***
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