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*Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com*.
Only current UM Employees* of (Facilities Services) are eligible.
*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.
The Facilities Services invites applications for two (2) Facilities Technicians to act as a lead worker of a custodial crew to ensure quality custodial service is being delivered on a consistent basis. Performs work of lower-level positions and under minimal supervision, provides direct customer service to members of the campus and to the community at large. Builds and maintains a work atmosphere of trust and respect by establishing open communication among team members; recognizing the value of individual differences at all levels of the organization; taking steps to prevent destructive conflict and handling conflict in an appropriate manner; listening and responding appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of all individuals; and providing support and assistance to team members.
Supervises and performs advanced custodial work or responsibilities that are highly complex in nature (ex: deep clean, polish, seal, finish, etc. any type of flooring on a consistent basis); submits time and material estimates for special projects; performs multiple specialized duties including:
- Acts as special projects team leader
- Acts as designated trainer in multiple areas of custodial expertise
- Performs specialized floor cleaning and refinishing
Provides supervision of facilities workers, students (typically six or more) and/or permanent staff.
Required Skills
- Knowledge, skill and ability required to perform duties and responsibilities of lower-level positions
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Create and maintain a work atmosphere of trust and respect with all team members
- Work with a variety of diverse groups of individuals effectively
- Read and write instructions, safety information, policies and procedures
- Demonstrated skill in customer service orientation
- Demonstrated skill in interpersonal, listening and oral communication
- Demonstrated skill in organization and time-management
Physical Requirements
(Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.) (FROM FJD, “Critical Physical Demands”)
- Lifting: Floor to 30 inches, up to 50 pounds. Floor to 60 inches, up to 35 pounds. Floor to overhead, up to 5 pounds sustained, with both hands. (Lifting buffer, Floor to 30”, 70 pounds optional.)
- Carrying: 2 handed front carry up to 35 pounds for 50 feet. (Carrying buffer upstairs, 70 pounds optional.)
- Pushing and pulling forces required (during the use of cleaning equipment 25 pounds, handling janitor’s cart 5 pounds).
- Pushing and pulling forces required (handling, pushing and pulling classroom and office furniture, file cabinets, and equipment): 30 pounds sustained at waist level (60 pounds optional)
- Static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing, crouching or kneeling position while using tools.
- Reaching with your arms in all directions, including overhead with 5 pounds in both hands, sustained.
- Working overhead from various positions (standing, squatting, and kneeling).
- Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder.
- Use of various hand grip circumferences and firm hand grip positions while manipulating various tools and equipment (maximum 50 pounds).
Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.
Minimum Required Experience
- Knowledge and skill equivalent to a high school education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some supervisory experience
- Ability to supervise other custodians
- Ability to provide meaningful evaluations
- Ability to provide training where appropriate
- Ability to operate specialized equipment
- Ability to maintain appropriate records
- Ability to develop and obtain specialized custodial knowledge
- Three (3) years of experience in directly related cleaning experience, or a combination of experience and education.
Position Details
Position Title: Facilities Technician
Position Number: 086960, 085250
Department: Facilities Services
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12 months/year
Monday through Friday 3:30pm- 12:00am (Midnight)
Salary: $18.97/hr.
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include : Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,
partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply
Application Deadline:Tuesday, April 9, 2024by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.
A complete application Includes:
*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.
Missoula, Montana, United States