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CAMPUS-ONLY RECRUITMENT

Only current UM Employees* are eligible.

*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.

The ADAMS CENTER at the UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA invites applications for a FACILITIES ASSOCIATE. The Facilities Associate within the Adams Center is responsible for performing intermediate to advanced custodial duties, including specialty cleaning as it pertains to the work unit or area and seasonal cleaning work, learning and understanding the unique aspects and have mastered the specific custodial needs of the work area, requesting supplies and stocking supplies from central supply, informing supervisor of observed problems and handling the more routine, reporting or requesting repairs to facility, and reporting equipment maintenance needs.

This position is also responsible for performing work of lower level position and, under general supervision, provides direct customer service to members of the campus and to the community at large, building and maintaining 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, providing support and assistance to team members, and performing as lead custodian in the absence of the supervisor or when required to do so.

Required Skills

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; create and maintain a work atmosphere of trust and respect with all team members
• Ability to work with a variety of diverse groups of individuals effectively
• Ability to 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.)

• Lifting: Floor to 30 inches, up to 55 Lbs.  Floor to 60 inches, up to 35 Lbs.   Floor to overhead, up to 5 Lbs sustained, with both hands.  (Lifting buffer, Floor to 30”, 70 Lbs optional.)
• Carrying: 2 handed front carry up to 35 Lbs for 50 feet.  (Carrying buffer up stairs, 70 Lbs optional.)
• Pushing and pulling forces required (during the use of cleaning equipment 25 Lbs, handling janitor’s cart 5 Lbs).
• Pushing and pulling forces required (handling, pushing and pulling classroom and office furniture, file cabinets, and equipment): 30 Lbs sustained at waist level (60 Lbs 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 Lbs 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 Lbs).

PHYSICAL SCREEN WILL BE ADMINISTERED PRIOR TO A FINAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Required Experience

• High School diploma and possess MORE THAN twelve (12) months direclty related cleaning experience, or a combination of experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of university departmental cleaning needs and expertise in handling work within the department
• Ability to perform seasonal/cyclical cleaning work

About the Adams Center and UM

The Adams Center is Western Montana's gateway to quality entertainment in a first class facility.

The University of Montana is a unit of the Montana University System with over 10,000 students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 72,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9th in Outside Magazine’s “The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America” in 2014. Many national publications recognize Missoula for its high quality of life. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.  The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

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.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, MISSOULA, AND THE STATE OF MONTANA, PLEASE VISIT THE LINKS BELOW.

University of Montana

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Position Details

POSITION TITLE:                    FACILITIES ASSOCIATE

POSITION NUMBER:              129360

DEPARTMENT:                       Adams Center

WORK SCHEDULE:                 Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12 months/year, position requires an alternative work schedule, 4:00 pm to 12:30 am.

SALARY:                                $14.408/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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Candidates are required to submit the following materials online.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

1. LETTER OF INTEREST – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. DETAILED RESUME – listing education and describing work experience
3. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES – names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Required Skills Required Experience

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