Facilities Technician - Facilities Services

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Intra-Departmental
Only current UM Employees of Facilities Services are eligible.
Facilities Services
invites applications for a
Facilities Technician
This position acts as a lead worker of a custodial crew to ensure quality custodial service is delivered on a consistent basis. The Facilities Technician performs work of lower level positions and under minimal supervision, provides direct customer service to members of the campus and to the community at large. The position builds and maintains 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; listening and responding appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of all individuals; and providing support and assistance to team members. This position is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs), Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (midnight).
The Facilities Technician provides supervision to facilities workers, students (typically six or more) and permanent staff. They supervise and perform advanced custodial work or responsibilities that are highly complex in nature (ex: deep clean, polish, seal, finish, etc. any type of flooring on a consistent basis); submit time and material estimates for special projects; and perform multiple specialized duties including, but not limited to:
Act as special projects team leader.
Act as designated trainer in multiple areas of custodial expertise.
Perform specialized floor cleaning and refinishing.
Assign tasks to complete daily cleaning.
Coordinate custodial services
Conduct general training including safety, equipment operation, and general custodial procedures.
Perform routine quality checks to inspect the work completed by others.
May provide feedback regarding hiring, discipline, and firing.
Perform evaluations of student workers.
Maintain work and employee files.
Department Specific Duties:
Provide professionalism, leadership and supervision to the custodial crew.
Understand the University Mission, environment and overall function.
Understand and follow custodial policies and procedures
Possess thorough knowledge of their building assignment(s).
Use Crew Cleaning to ensure custodial operations are efficient and effective.
Communicate critical information to Facilities Supervisor II’s.
Provide quality customer service to the building staff, faculty, students, and the general public.
Establish positive communication with co-workers, staff, faculty, students, and the general public.
Provide feedback concerning team members.
Participate in regular meetings and safety trainings.
Ensure crew operates in a safe manner.
Ability to prioritize cleaning if short-handed.
Organize workspace, including closets and storage.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of custodial equipment.
Knowledge of green cleaning methods and the environmental impact of cleaning.
Ensure fire extinguishers are checked on a monthly basis.
Fill floor drains monthly
Monitor supplies inventory and submit order requests in a timely manner.
Turn in paperwork as requested.
Report building irregularities.
Understand key protocols and building security.
Custodial Duties:
Clean and sanitize restroom surfaces and fixtures.
Collect trash.
Stock University paper and soap dispensers.
Vacuum carpeted areas.
Sweep and mop floors including stairs.
Sanitize high touch surfaces.
Damp dust horizontal surfaces.
Change University lights.
Clean chalkboards and whiteboards in teaching areas.
Replace dry erase markers, chalk, and erasers as needed.
Clean classroom tabletops.
Spot clean walls as needed.
Clean public garbage cans as needed.
Clean carpet stains as needed.
Clean entryways including glass (weather permitting).
Sweep outside entryways (weather permitting).
Remove snow/ice from building entryways when needed.
Clean drinking fountains, sinks, and elevators.
Clean classroom furniture.
Clean ceiling vents.
Remove gum as needed.
Accessible University carpets extracted as needed.
Accessible University interior public glass cleaned as needed.
Accessible hard floors cleaned, polished or refinished as needed.
Reachable University light fixtures cleaned as needed.
Any additional cleaning duties
Post-Training Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position requires incumbent to develop working knowledge of:
State of Montana safety standards and requirements.
Experience in the minor repairs of custodial equipment.
Ability to fill in for a Facilities Supervisor I to cover absences.
Required Skills
Knowledge, skill and ability required to perform duties and responsibilities of lower level positions.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to 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.
Minimum Required Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Some supervisory experience is preferred in order to supervise other custodians.
Ability to provide meaningful evaluations.
Ability to provide training where appropriate.
Ability to operate specialized equipment.
Ability to maintain appropriate records.
Ability to develop and obtain specialized custodial knowledge.
About Facilities Services
and UM
, and Missoula
The mission of Facilities Services is to assist in the development of a physical environment supportive of teaching, research, and Administration on **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. campus through the operation and maintenance of the state funded Physical Plant, and providing services to the auxiliaries as required. It is also Facilities Services Mission to provide planning and construction services for all of the campus in support of the development and enhancement of the University's Physical Plant. Additionally, Facilities Services is responsible for assuring compliance with all codes related to facilities, construction, renovations, maintenance and operations of all campus facilities. This Mission of support includes long-term preservation of facilities, assets and equipment.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a flagship, research institution with over 9,000 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. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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.
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Position Details
Position Title:
Facilities Technician
Position Number:
081500
Department:
Facilities Services
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (midnight), 12 months/year.
Salary:
$16.92/hr
–
Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan
, email the
Compensation Department
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).

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