Maintenance Worker I, Facilities Services

University of Montana•Missoula Mountain Campus, MT

About The Position

Facilities Services invites applications for a Maintenance Worker I to perform intermediate to advanced custodial and grounds duties, including specialty and seasonal work at a specific work site. The position maintains indoor and outdoor spaces, custodial and grounds equipment, and supports safe, clean facilities. The role also follows security protocols, attends meetings and safety trainings, provides customer service, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 12 months per year. The minimum probationary period is six months. A physical screen will be administered before a final offer of employment. A background check is required before an offer of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated customer service skill with a variety of groups.
Ability to read and write instructions, safety information, policies, and procedures.
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.
Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire; sponsorship is not available.
Provide a detailed resume listing education and describing work experience, and three professional references with names and contact information.

Nice To Haves

More than twelve months of directly related cleaning experience, or a combination of experience and education.
Some experience at a university.
Ability to perform seasonal or cyclical cleaning work, such as carpet extraction and floor refinishing.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize restrooms, fixtures, drinking fountains, sinks, elevators, and high-touch surfaces; restock paper and soap dispensers.
Vacuum, sweep, mop, polish, and refinish floors; extract carpets and treat stains.
Collect trash, dust surfaces, spot clean walls, clean vents, glass, furniture, and light fixtures, remove gum, and clean boards and restock markers, chalk, and erasers.
Clean entryways, sweep outside entrances, remove snow and ice, disinfect exterior surfaces, and pressure wash them.
Mow, trim, blow sidewalks, pick up debris, and maintain the grounds shed.
Maintain custodial and grounds equipment; report equipment, sprinkler, and building issues to the Maintenance Supervisor I.
Follow security protocols, attend meetings and safety trainings, provide quality customer service, and perform other duties as assigned.