Building Service Worker - Illini Union
Urbana, IL, USA
Posted on Jul 3, 2026
Duties & Responsibilities Prepares meeting rooms for daily events. This involves following instructions supplied by the Reservations Office for the correct room set-up; moving tables and chairs as necessary, supplying and setting up other equipment as needed. Maintains carpet floor coverings by providing all services required, operating automatic scrubbers and power sweepers used in connection with building cleaning and also providing operator type maintenance. Other floors must be kept free of dirt and debris by regularly scheduled mopping, sweeping, buffing, scrubbing or laying of finish as required. Collects and disposes wastepaper at designated areas. Debris removed from building must be collected and placed in containers for removal by truck. Empties recycle containers as directed. Responsible for cleaning of all offices, restrooms, lounges, common areas, hallways, stairwells, elevators and other usable areas of the Illini Union, using various methods as assigned. This may entail vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, or wiping of all cleanable areas to include: vents, ledges, tables, furniture, counters, cabinets, light fixtures, water fountains, tile walls, and spot cleaning painted surfaces. Responsible for reporting needed repairs to appropriate personnel for action to be taken. Follows proper safety precautions when operating equipment. Empties and cleans all buckets and equipment when finished with an assignment. Keeps closets, carts and cleaning areas neat and orderly. Responsible for moving furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment as requested and directed for various group activities, office, staff, and meetings. Responsible for unlocking and locking doors to building during hours of duty. Empties and cleans exterior smoking ash trays and trash cans within nearby vicinity of Illini Union. Washes all interior glass, including partitions, framed pictures, windows, and doors. Replaces and cleans light fixtures. Assists with removal of snow and ice from outside sidewalks and entrances as directed. Performs related duties as assigned.
