Title: Custodial / Grounds Worker
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facility Operations and Planning
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Grade 7: $15.78/hour
EEO Job Group: 9 E8
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Custodial / Grounds Worker.
Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in buildings and public areas. Remove trash, maintain floors, furniture and fixtures using specified cleaning equipment. Perform grounds/landscaping duties as needed on a seasonal basis such as mowing grass, trimming, raking leaves, shoveling snow, and picking up trash and recycle materials.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintain buildings and grounds in Historic New Harmony, performing a variety of semi skilled tasks to include custodial services, structures maintenance, and grounds maintenance.
- Set up or move furniture and equipment in support of special activities, meetings, or exhibits.
- Perform tasks to help maintain landscaped and turfed areas, roads, walkways and parking lots, playing fields and recreational areas.
- Perform minor carpentry and routine painting tasks. Some painting may be in support of exhibit installation.
- Use basic grounds tools and/or equipment to perform duties such as picking weeds, weed eating, mowing (using a push mower), and edging.
- Perform trash removal and collect recycling as needed.
- Assist in event setups as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- High school diploma / GED required.
- Previous work experience demonstrating a familiarity with and aptitude for maintenance and housekeeping duties and/or grounds or landscaping experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to perform duties requiring frequent lifting, bending, and stooping.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
- Standard hours are Tuesday through Saturday between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Scheduling will be flexible and at the discretion of the New Harmony Lead Maintenance Mechanic.
- Occasional irregular hours may be necessary during special programs or as needed to complete job duties.
- This position is considered essential. When the University closes due to inclement weather or another emergency, this position is required to report to work to perform snow and/or ice removal or other clean-up work following severe weather or other emergencies.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
Application Form
Search Committee Chair:
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Hannah Perigo, search committee chair, at 812-465-7115
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
