Temporary Facilities Associate, UM Flathead Lake Biological Station at University of Montana (UM), Helena College, and UM Western – Missoula, Montana

The UM Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS)invites applications for a Facilities Associate. Reporting to the FLBS Head of Housekeeping, you will perform custodial duties for the entire FLBS campus (including auxiliaries). This is a yearlong temporary position.

• Implement standard cleaning techniques and cleanliness standards in bathrooms, offices, classrooms, kitchens, dining hall, and residences
• May need to shovel snow around apartments, lodge and bathhouses, and the kitchen in winter season
• Move and set up conference rooms for events
• Conduct inventory for cleaning supplies
• Provide customer service to the general public
• Other duties as assigned

• Thorough knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and cleaning supplies
• Good housekeeping and bed making skills, a strong commitment to presentation and health/safety issues
• Experience and knowledge of operating floor machine, carpet shampooer, vacuum sweepers, wet vaccum and other tools of the trade
• Have good communication and customer service skills for interacting with faculty, staff and visitors
• Ability to lift and move heavy chairs, tables, beds, audiovisual equipment, etc., which requires mobility and physical demands
• Ability to occasionally work flexible hours to accommodate off schedule departure/arrival times for workshops

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year in custodial/housekeeping experience

Position Number: 920R07

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months

Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

A complete application includes:

1. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
2. Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from 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.

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.