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Building Specialist I-II

Auburn
$31,200 - $39,650
vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance
United States, Alabama, Auburn
1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 06, 2025
Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S4305P
Home Org Name Veterinary Medicine Administration
Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title Building Specialist I-II
Job Class Code NA15A-B
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day? Join us as a Building Specialist at the North Auburn Equine facilities! You will become an essential part of our community by maintaining our facilities and creating a clean, welcoming environment. In this role, you will perform general custodial, housekeeping, and some landscaping duties at our building facilities, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained. You will also have the opportunity to identify and report maintenance problems, contributing to the overall safety and functionality of our spaces. If you are dedicated, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a variety of tasks, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/
Why should YOU work for VET MED?

  • Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
  • Competitive state retirement program offering vesting after 10 years of service.
  • How about these numbers? 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays.
  • Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs covered by Auburn (for most positions)
  • Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after one year of service.
  • Opportunities for advancement.


Auburn University is more than just an institution; it's a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it's reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.


  • Life-Changing Impact: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it's groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change. We're not just clocking in; we're making a lasting difference in the lives of others.

  • How We Support You: Auburn cares for its greatest assets-its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive. From health insurance to retirement plans, we've got you covered. Learn more about how we support employees by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn

  • Come and Stay: The median length of employment for an Auburn employee is 10 years. That's because Auburn invests in its people. We're not a revolving door; we're a family. The Auburn Family. We grow together, learn together, and build lasting relationships.

  • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area exudes small-town charm and warmth. With cozy traditions, excellent schools, and vibrant downtowns, it's a place where you'll feel at home. Plus, we're centrally located in the Southeast with easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

Essential Functions

  • Performs general custodial and/or housekeeping duties at building facilities.
  • Identifies and reports maintenance problems.
  • May stock supply closets at various locations by ordering, receiving, and verifying delivery of supplies from outside vendors.
  • May operate commercial laundry facilities.
  • May assist with building landscape to include mowing, weed eating and maintenance of the outside plants.
  • May operate support machinery to include, but not limited to service vehicles, lawn mower, and various power and floor maintenance tools.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.


The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
Level I - Ability to read and write, 0 years of experience in custodial/housekeeping
Level II - Ability to read and write, 2 years of experience in custodial/housekeeping
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.


  • Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable.
  • Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
  • Job occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 50 pounds.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $31,200 - $39,650
Job Category Building/Grounds Maintenance
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 03/06/2025
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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