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HELENA COLLEGE - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Custodian in HELENA, Montana
Helena College University of Montana a comprehensive two-year college, provides access to and support of high quality lifelong educational opportunities for our diverse community. Helena College is seeking qualified applicants who wish to become part of a dynamic and creative team for a full-time position as a Custodian II. Duties and Responsibilities Keep work areas clean, neat, and sanitary by sweeping, mopping, buffing floors, disinfecting, scrubbing, empting trash, dusting, restocking paper products, and other items. Moving furniture, and maintaining security of work areas. May include cyclical work, such as deep cleaning of windows, carpet extraction, and snow removal. On occasion provide lead worker services to a small crew of Custodian I?s. Maintaining your equipment, learning and performing maintenance on janitorial equipment. Custodial Will provide daily cleaning of the campus buildings and its contents to the department standards, and national standards. Record Keeping Prepares reports and documents pertaining to maintenance, supplies, project cleaning and physical inventories Security Provide basic security for buildings by locking doors, windows and checking for and reporting maintenance problems. Report hazardous situations and obtain assistance for distressed people. Interact with campus community and general public Perform project work with large and small teams. Work with other university departments as required. Work with faculty, students, kitchen staff, and the general public at all times. Minimum Qualifications The ability to perform constant and heavy physical activity. Knowledge of custodial techniques, supplies and equipment; skilled in cleaning all types of physical environments; skilled in cleaning all types of floor materials; ability/willing to learn and perform specialized cleaning techniques; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; must be skilled in time management; ability to maintain an organized, safe work environment; ability to work with little supervision, must be able to perform constant physical activity and heavy lifting and carrying. Requires flexible working hours to support business operations, Monday through Sunday, as requested by supervisor. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing. Must be acquainted with basic supervisory techniques. Assist in training employees. Ability to set priorities, evaluate work and report findings to supervisor. Ability to familiarize one?s self with basic physical layouts of both campuses. Communicate effectively with the campus community, colleagues, management, and the general public. Ability to perceive possible problems with environments and machinery. Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must be able to communicate effectively, concisely and congenially with co-workers and strangers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to perform constant, heavy physical activity; ability to transport, set-up and work from scaffolds and ladders. Must be able to shovel snow. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. Hazards include exposure to extreme heat, cold and occasional wind; exposure to cleaning chemicals and supplies, blood borne pathogens; slippery surfaces, live equipment, heavy lifting and carrying (up to 80 pounds) working alone at night. This position can require you to report early or stay late for snow removal, resulting in a longer than normal 8 hour work day. (overtime compensation is granted) Near Vision ? The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Oral Comprehension ? The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Static Strength ? The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Trunk Strength ? The abil ty to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without `giving out' or fatiguing. Extent Flexibility ? The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Manual Dexterity ? The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Benefit and Salary Information $16.05 hourly. Benefits include a comprehensive group insurance benefits program including medical plan options with prescription drug and dental plan, vision exam coverage, an employee assistance program (EAP), retirement plan, life and disability insurance options, flexible spending and dependent care account options, optional long-term care insurance, and partial tuition waiver. Additional information on benefits can be found by visiting: https://choices.mus.edu/employees.asp Union Information Union IU of Operating Engineers, Local #400: https://helenacollege.edu/hr/docs/009-cba_7-1-23-to-6-30-25.pdf How to Apply Priority Application Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time) Review of applications will begin after date above and continue until the position is filled. Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Please submit the following application materials* via the Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com A complete application Includes: Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience Incomplete applications may not be considered. New employees must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.