Building and Grounds Worker

Building and Grounds Worker

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. Work schedule is 1 : 00 PM - 9 : 30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• 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.

Qualifications Required :

Must be able to read and write competently in English.

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.

About the Department :

Student Unions & Activities (SUA) is a department within the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota. SUA provides a variety of programs and services to the University community that enhance the social, educational, and cultural environment of the University of Minnesota. This includes retail services, facility rental, space for individual and group activities, entertainment and educational programs, oversight of student activities, and involvement with diverse student groups. SUA operates three facilities : Coffman Memorial Union on the East Bank campus, the St. Paul Student Center, and retail services on the West Bank campus. The department has an annual budget of $16.8 million. SUA is funded by student fees and revenue generated by the department. The department has a total of 65 fulltime staff, representing all employee groups except faculty, and 250 student employees. SUA provides opportunities for students to enrich and complement their academic experience by integrating student learning outcomes with student employment. The Student Activities area advises a campus-wide program board, registers and advises student groups, acts as a liaison to student cultural groups, and provides leadership programs.

Pay and Benefits :

Pay Range : $21.63 - $25.63 per hour; depending on education / qualifications / experience

Time Appointment Category : 100% Appointment

Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

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

How To Apply :

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.