Facilities Associate, Campus Recreation

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Campus Recreation invites applications for a Facilities Associate to join their team on campus. This role will be expected to perform intermediate to advanced janitorial/Custodial duties, under general supervision, in Campus Recreation Facilities (Fitness and Recreation Center & Grizzly Pool) including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, trash removal, and sanitizing. Additionally, perform general maintenance including but not limited to, changing light bulbs and filters, and supplying paper and soap products. The role also will conduct specialty work pertaining to cleaning rubber based (Mondo brand) flooring for which approximately 30% of the flooring in the FRC consists of such flooring. Position requires minimum of at least one year directly related cleaning experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to effectively work in a diverse team environment and population; create and maintain a work atmosphere of trust and respect with all team members
• Demonstrated ability to write; read instructions, safety information, and policies/procedures
• Demonstrated interpersonal, listening, and oral communication skills
• Ability to be organized and effectively manage time

Physical Requirements

(Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.)

• Lifting: Ground to 60 inches, up to 35 lbs. Ground to 30 inches, 50 lbs.
• Carrying: Front carry up to 35 lbs. for 50 feet or less
• Pushing and pulling forces required up to 30 lbs. sustained
• Repetitive squatting on both even and uneven surfaces
• Working overhead from various positions (standing, crouching, or kneeling)
• Static forward bending from a standing, crouching or kneeling position 
• Trunk rotation from a standing or kneeling position
• Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder
• Use of various grip circumferences and strengths as well as static grip positions during the use of various tools (max 50ibs. of grip force)

Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.

Minimum Required Experience

• High School diploma (or equivalency), as well as at least (1) year of directly related work experience; or any combination of experience and education

About Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation provides opportunities to thrive in the pursuit of well being through innovative staff, facilities, and programming.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Position Title:                    Facilities Associate

Position Number:              085390

Department:                       Campus Recreation

Work Schedule:                 Full-time,1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Night Shift 9:00pm to 5:30am. Five days on with two days off. Days on: Friday- Tuesday. Days off: Wednesday & Thursday

Salary:                                $14.958/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).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Monday, November 7, 2022 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online.

A complete application Includes:

Missoula, Montana, United States