The Facilities Assistant performs custodial duties for Campus Recreation’s recreational and aquatic facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing beginning to intermediate, routine custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, trash removal, and sanitizing; performing general maintenance such as changing light bulbs and filters as well as supplying paper products and soap

Position will demonstrate: knowledge of or the ability to learn and apply custodial methods and up-to-date cleaning equipment and techniques used for scrubbing, disinfecting, mopping, dusting, polishing and other related tasks; proper and safe operation of related equipment (buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, shampooers, high-pressure cleaners and extractors); knowledge of specialized cleaning techniques specific to recreational and aquatic facilities; ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification; ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment; effective interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills, including ability to work with a diverse population; knowledge of departmental and The University of Montana policies and procedures; demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions; demonstrated initiative to perform duties independently and as a team member; ability to work an irregular schedule including nights and weekends

High school graduation and one (1) year of related work experience, or a combination of experience and education

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment

Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions

Demonstrated initiative to perform duties independently and as a team member

Effective interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills, including ability to work with a diverse population

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: move equipment weighing up to 50 # on a regular basis and up to 80 # on an occasional basis; perform push/pull activity with equipment weighing up to 30 #; transport, setup, and work from scaffolds and ladders

Perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder; possess hand and finger coordination; be able to reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel; work with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors; and perform duties while exposed to hot/cold temperatures. A Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.