Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Position Information
Job Title Utility Worker
Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the public , University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.
MAY FILL UP TO 10 POSITIONS
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number 20167085S
Job Description
Under close supervision, performs unskilled tasks requiring manual labor on related equipment.
Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
Performs general labor indoors (e.g., shovels coal, moves furniture, sets up chairs, tables, stages, and platforms; performs custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning windows and walls following either Level 1 or Level 2 clean/sanitize/disinfect guidelines as directed).
Performs general labor outdoors (e.g., shovels snow, loads and unloads trucks, mows grass, cuts weeds, hauls trash, repairs fence, digs holes, and ditches).
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to carry out instructions, understand oral instruction.
- Cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
- Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
- Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in sanitation and safety areas of dining, residential, academic, and administrative units.
- Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form.
- Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
- Ability to add subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Ability to apply principles and solve practical problems to mix cleaning compounds and follow safety procedures.
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Effectively use a 15 foot ladder
- Successful completion of a test may be required
- May work in cramped and dirty conditions
- May work outside under all weather conditions; and work with potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals.
- During Level 2 working conditions will be required to wear designated PPE up to and including full body suit, appropriate mask, etc.
- Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of custodial safety practices*
Skill in operation of equipment (electric scrubbers, buffers, basic tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and vacuum cleaners)
Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures.
*developed after employment
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Department Utility Worker Services
Pay Rate
AFSCME 1699 Pay Range |01|$14.43 – $18.30
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Job Open Date 10/20/2026
Posting Close Date November 3, 2026
Job Category Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Months
Planning Unit Vice President for Finance & Administration
Work Schedule Rotating Shifts Work Hours: Varied Workdays: Varied Days Off: Varied Location: Varied
Campus Athens, Ohio
Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment Indefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jennifer Truax, (truaxj@ohio.edu)
Non-Discrimination Statement Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Job Information
Employment Type full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily
Career Track & Level
Pay Grade AFSCME|01|
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