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Northern Michigan University

1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855, USA

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Buildings & Grounds Attendant

Job Details

Position Title: Buildings & Grounds Attendant

Department: Plant Operations

Term of Assignment: Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm; variable shift/variable days; occasional evening and weekend work

Salary: Hourly rate: $18.67 starting; $19.53 working

Travel: No travel

Brief Statement of Duties: Under routine supervision, engage in a variety of housekeeping, custodial and maintenance projects in University buildings and on adjacent grounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: High School Graduation or Equivalent

Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Valid motor vehicle operator's license as required.

Required Minimum Work Experience: Combination of two years of experience in custodial and/or building and grounds maintenance work in hotels/motels, apartments, or relevant business or institutional settings.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

  • Physical capability to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Ability to pass relevant oral, written, and/or performance testing.
  • Ability to maintain currency of technology and tools.
  • Conscientious and self-motivated.
  • High standards for self and others.
  • Collegial and congenial.
  • Works well with others, is a team player.
  • Reliable.
  • Resourceful.
  • Remains calm in stressful situations.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

  • Completion of relevant training.
  • Experience in the building trades, grounds maintenance, and/or landscaping.
  • Demonstrated effective supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated effective experience dealing with the public.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Contact Information: Brenda Bickler, Employment Specialist, 906-227-2114

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

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