Job ID359237 LocationDuluth Job FamilyLR-Service/Maintenance/Labor Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code6025 Employee ClassTeamsters Local 320 About the Job THIS IS A TEAMSTER BARGAINING UNIT POSITION This position performs general custodial and maintenance tasks from detailed instructions and reports directly to a Building and Grounds (Custodial) Supervisor. Custodial Work requires proficiency in the use of tools, equipment and chemicals required to perform custodial work including the ability to follow instructions for safe use of products and equipment. Safety gear may be required during the use of equipment and chemicals. Work requires repetitive bending, stooping, lifting, load carrying, ascending/descending stairs, ladder climbing, pushing and pulling. Duties: Perform General custodial work in all common interior/exterior areas of university buildings such as classrooms, laboratories, locker rooms, auditoriums, offices, corridors, stairways, entrances, and other areas as directed by supervisor. Demonstrate effective, courteous, and cooperative behavior to all customers, co-workers, and other members of the diverse campus community. Represent Facilities Management and the University of Minnesota in a positive way by maintaining a professional and neat appearance. Participate in Team meetings and decisions within the work unit. Know and follow safety procedures and policies in everyday work. Use protective equipment. Scrub and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms and locker areas, using approved cleaning agents and procedures. Collect and empty trash and pick up recycling and transport to proper pick-up site. Keep trash containers clean. Change incandescent and fluorescent lights and clean lighting fixtures as directed. Wash walls, scrub floors with a heavy-duty machine, strip hard floors, apply finish, pick up water with wet/dry vacuum, sweep, dust, and wet mop. Clean carpeting with commercial type vacuum cleaner, use soil extracting and carpet shampoo machines. Observe deficiencies in building hardware, doors, windows, fixtures, etc., and write maintenance requests for repair. Set up furniture required for university functions. Assist in maintaining campus security by opening and/or securing campus outside door and inside door room doors, reporting unusual activities to campus police. Provide snow, ice, and debris removal from building entry areas. Monitor radio/telephone or pager and respond to trouble calls. Manage worktime to allow completion of assigned tasks within allotted schedule. Other duties as assigned. The information above is an overview of this assignment. For more specific details, please contact the supervisor listed above. Qualifications Ability to understand verbal and read written instructions competently in English and write legible notes to report building problems, and to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height, with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also 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 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) Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Please visit the for more information regarding benefits. How T 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 cover letter and 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 [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Diversity 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: Employment Requirements 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. About the U of M University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. 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). 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.