Title: Custodian I - # 116200
Position Type: Staff
Department: University Center, Building Services
Closing Date: Screening Begins 1/23/2009 Applications received after 5pm on 1/22 may be considered
Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year 1.0 FTE, Shift: Friday - Tuesday, 10:00pm to 6:30am
Entry Rate: $8.506/hr. - $8.82/hr. Final rate of pay determined by experience and qualifications
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Union: Montana Public Employees Association
Probation: Subject to a minimum 6-month Probationary Period
Primary Functions

  • Position is as a member of the Night Crew which works a traditional graveyard shift 10:00pm to 6:30am. Duties include: sweeping, mopping, polishing, waxing and refinishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; dusting, cleaning, and polishing furniture; cleaning and disinfecting lavatories and kitchens; cleaning ceilings, vents, walls and woodwork; cleaning interior and exterior glass; collecting and removing trash, garbage and recycled material from building; moving furniture for events; occasional outside work (sweeping, mopping and snow removal); security of facility (detecting locked doors and windows); performing minor custodial equipment repairs (replacing light bulbs, & cleans light fixtures); maintaining basic, complete records and notifying appropriate authority of needed repairs
  • Position will demonstrate knowledge of custodial methods and up-to-date cleaning equipment and techniques used for scrubbing, disinfecting, mopping, dusting, polishing and related tasks; ability to operate cleaning equipment including buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, shampooers, high- pressure cleaners and extractors; effective interpersonal, communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals; organizational and time-management skills; ability to develop skill in the use of personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn new software; ability to work with little direct supervision and work in a lead-worker capacity when needed; ability to perform related constant physical activity
    • Minimum Job Qualifications

  • High school graduation and one (1) year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of or ability to learn custodial methods and up-to-date cleaning equipment and techniques. A written exercise will be given at time of interview.
  • Skill in operating or ability to learn to operate cleaning equipment
  • Effective interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Ability to learn to operate or skill in use of personal computer and related software
  • Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills
    • Physical Requirements

    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to perform constant physical activity: Lifting: floor to knuckle height 77#, 12 inches to 40 inches 100#, floor to 60 inches 50#, floor to 48 inches 60#, floor to overhead 5# sustained with both hands; carrying: 2 handed front carry 77# for 10ft.; perform push/pull activity with equipment weighing up to 60# sustained at waist level and up to 75# on occasional basis; static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing, crouching or kneeling position while using tools; repetitive reaching with arms in all directions, overhead 5# in both hands sustained; working overhead from various positions (standing, squatting, and kneeling); balancing and climbing on a ladder; use of various grip circumferences and firm hand grip positions while manipulating various tools and equipment (maximum of 50#). A Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.
    • Supplemental Question

    Please answer on separate sheet of paper and submit with application materials. Please provide as much detail as possible.
    1. Please list ALL of the custodial work experiences you have had. Please be sure to include:

    a. The name of the business that employed you

    b. The type of custodial work you preformed

    c. Your employment begin/end date

    d. Actual number of hours per week you worked
    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Prepare the following and specifically address the position number and title applying for and the above-described knowledge, skills, abilities, and job qualifications in your application:
  • UM Custodian Application - Must reference position number and title of position on application
  • Resume
  • Answers to Supplemental Question
  • 3 Professional References
  • Background Check Authorization
  • Self-Identification

    All materials can be submitted via one of the following methods:
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    Human Resource Services
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    Missoula, MT 59812

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    Application Form
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
    *References in addition to those listed on the application may be contacted without applicant's prior approval.

    Testing
    Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.