Custodian II New

Description

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 two qualified applicants to become part of a dynamic and creative team as full-time Custodian II.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

The Custodian II works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Facilities.

The duties of the custodian is to ensure all work areas are clean, neat, and sanitary by sweeping, mopping, buffing floors, disinfecting, scrubbing, empting trash, dusting, restocking paper products, and other items as directed. Other responsibilities include moving furniture, and maintaining security of work areas during shift. And also, will include cyclical work, such as deep cleaning of windows, carpet extraction, and snow removal. On occasion, may provide lead custodial services to a small crew of Custodian I’s and/or student work study employees. Maintaining cleaning equipment, organizing cleaning gear lockers, learning and performing maintenance on janitorial equipment are also custodial requirements.

Custodial

Provide daily cleaning of the campus buildings and its contents to industry and department 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 with patience, curtesy, and respect.

This position will work effectively at both our Donaldson and Airport campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and 6-months experience, or GED and one- year custodian/janitorial experience.
• The ability to perform constant and heavy physical activity.
• Knowledge of custodial cleaning 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.
• Must always work safely, identify unsafe conditions and provide immediate action to safeguard campus personnel and equipment from damage.
• 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 have experience of basic supervisory techniques. Assist in training employees. Ability to set priorities, evaluate work and report findings to supervisor.
• Ability to familiarize 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 in accordance with Montana Code Annotated.)
  
  

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 ability 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.

Additional Information

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Saturday varied. This position will work effectively at both our Donaldson (1115 North Roberts Street, Helena, MT) and Airport (2300 Airport Road, Helena, MT) campuses.

Union Affiliation: Local #400 International Union of Operating Engineers https://www.mus.edu/hr/cba/009-CBA.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

Priority Application Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.

To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

A Complete Application Includes

• Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
  
  

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

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.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments withing the UM Affiliation 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 and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

The University of Montana offers a wide variety of benefits. Please visit the Montana University System Benefits website for full information or contact our office if you have additional questions.