Building and Grounds Worker

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This position performs general custodial, grounds keeping, and maintenance tasks from detailed instructions. Typical tasks are listed below. These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignments of related tasks. The individual in this position reports to the Building & Grounds Supervisor

Location and Work environment

• In person work at Student Unions & Activities buildings CMU, West Bank and St Paul Student Center

Work Schedule (Department is looking to fill two with the following work schedules.)

• First Shift: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday OR
• Second Shift: 3:00 - 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Primary Responsibilities

Custodial, Grounds Keeping, Maintenance - 100%

• Perform custodial work at Student Unions & Activities buildings CMU, West Bank and St Paul Student Center. Clean and stock auditoriums, ballrooms, large multi-function rooms, conference rooms, retail spaces, common areas, cafeterias, offices, corridors, stairways, loading docks, custodial closets,behind-the-scenes areas, and toilet rooms.
• Perform grounds-keeping work. Sweep and shovel snow and debris from steps and sidewalks. Remove snow and leaves with shovels, brooms, or gas powered equipment.
• Scrub floors with heavy-duty industrial scrubbing machines using strong industrial cleaning chemicals. Dry floors with heavy-duty industrial wet and dry pick up vacuums. Run laundering appliances. Mop floors with heavy wet mops. Apply floor seal with applicator. Maintain polished terrazzo floors. Sweep floors with floor brush or treated dust mop. Strip and wax floors, shampoo and extract carpets.
• Clean toilet room hard surfaces, floors, walls, windows, mirrors, and fixtures. Polish chrome finishes.
• Collect waste paper and recyclables. Replenish supplies.
• Change incandescent and fluorescent lights that can be reached by a 12-foot stepladder. Clean lights and lighting fixtures, wash windows and perform other custodial tasks working with 23-foot scaffolding, 12-foot ladder or under 30-foot aerial (Genie) lift.
• Observe deficiencies in building hardware, doors, windows, and other facilities, and turn in deficiency list at shifts end. Make verbal or written reports on unusual conditions.
• Set up equipment and furniture required for building functions. Load and unload trucks. Dismantle, pack, and reassemble supplies and other materials. Move furniture, office equipment, tables, benches, chairs, refuse, garbage, supplies and various kinds of heavy equipment.
• Work on custodial projects or other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment
• Ability to interact in a public setting in a respectful and professional manner
• Must be able to read, write and communicated in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to prioritize workload demands to reflect urgency of tasks and customer needs.
• Able to organize multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Carpet extraction experience preferred.
• One year of continuous work experience preferred.
• Able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, shovel, mop and vacuum.
• Able to be on feet for up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Able to work at heights, on a ladder or in a lift to wash windows, change light bulbs, etc., as needed.
• Able to work with cleaning chemicals on a daily basis.
• Able to work with cleaning equipment, both manual and automatic, as needed.

Student Unions & Activities (SUA) is a department within the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota. SUA operates three facilities: Coffman Memorial Union on the East Bank campus, services within the West Bank Skyway, and the St. Paul Student Center. The department has a total of 65 fulltime staff, representing all employee groups except faculty, and approximately 200 student employees.

SUA's mission is to provide a variety of programs and services to the University community that enhance the social, educational, and cultural environment of the University of Minnesota. These services include student basic needs support, facility rental, entertainment and educational programs, oversight of student activities, and support for a diverse array of student groups. SUA fosters an environment of excellence through 3 core pillars: Inclusive Engagement, Culture of Belonging, and Embracing Innovation. Learn more at sua.umn.edu.

Pay Range: $22.39 - $26.53 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 12 month Appointment

Position Type: Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff (Teamsters Local 320)

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).