Facilities Associate, Facilities Services

University of Montana • Missoula Mountain Campus, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Services is hiring a Facilities Associate to perform intermediate-to-advanced custodial duties, including specialty cleaning related to the work unit or area and seasonal cleaning. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), year-round, Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. It has a minimum six-month probationary period and is represented by the FOCUS-MFPE bargaining unit.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire; sponsorship is not available for this position. A background check is required before an offer of employment. A physical screen will be administered before a final offer. The complete application requires a detailed resume listing education and describing work experience, as well as contact information for three professional references.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse groups of individuals.
• Ability to read and write instructions, safety information, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, listening, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, working overhead, balancing on a ladder, and using hand grips while manipulating tools and equipment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire; sponsorship is not available.
• Successful completion of required background investigations before employment.

Nice To Haves

• More than twelve months of directly related cleaning experience, or a combination of experience and education.
• Ability to perform seasonal or cyclical cleaning work.

Responsibilities

• Report building irregularities to the supervisor.
• Report equipment maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Clean and sanitize restroom surfaces and fixtures.
• Collect trash and clean public garbage cans.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and sweep and mop floors, including stairs.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, classroom tabletops, and furniture.
• Clean entryways, including glass when weather permits.
• Remove snow and ice from building entryways when needed.
• Perform additional cleaning duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Insurance package
• Mandatory retirement plan
• Partial tuition waiver
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED