Title: Custodian I - # 116450
Position Type: Staff
Department: University Center, Building Services
Closing Date: OPEN, Screening Begins 9/8/2008 (Applications received after 5pm on 9/5 may be considered)
Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year 1.0 FTE Shift Hours: 10:00pm to 6:30am
Entry Rate: $8.25/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
  • Sweeps, mops, polishes, waxes and refinishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets
  • Dusts, cleans and polishes furniture; cleans and disinfects lavatories and kitchens; cleans ceilings, vents, walls and woodwork; cleans interior and exterior glass
  • Collects and removes trash, garbage and recycled material from building; moves furniture for events; occasional outside work including sweeping, mopping and snow removal; checks security of buildings by detecting locked doors and windows
  • Performs minor custodial equipment repairs, replaces light bulbs, & cleans light fixtures; maintains basic, complete records and notifies appropriate authority of needed repairs
    • 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 used for scrubbing, disinfecting, mopping, dusting, polishing and related tasks. A written exercise will be given at time of interview.
  • Ability to learn to operate or skill in operating cleaning equipment including buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, shampooers, high-pressure cleaners and extractors
  • Effective interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Ability to learn to operate or skill in 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
    • 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 list ALL of the custodial work experiences you have had. Please be sure to include:
  • The name of the business that employed you
  • The type of custodial work you preformed
  • Your employment begin/end date
  • 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 Cover Letter:
  • UM Custodian Application
  • Resume
  • 3 Professional References
  • Supplemental Question Attach answers on a separate sheet
  • 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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    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.