"Facilities Specialist, UM Campus Dining"

Job Details

Facilities Specialist, UM Campus Dining

Salary: $18.97 Hourly

Location: Missoula Mountain Campus

Job Type: Hourly Staff Full-time

Job Number: 202400426

Sector:

Department: Campus Dining Administration

Closing Date: 9/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 09 - FOCUS-MFPE

Description

UM Campus Dining invites applications for a Facilities Specialist to perform advanced custodial work or responsibilities that are highly complex in nature at the Lodge Dining Center.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts in a lead capacity by training and supervising temporary and student staff members as appropriate
• Independently adjusts tasks and priorities as needed to accommodate sick calls and special cleaning projects as assigned
• Assist the Lodge Dining Center Custodial Manager with inventory of cleaning supplies
• Acts as a liaison with the staff and students who visit and work in the Lodge Dining Center to effectively address cleaning challenges and opportunities in a timely manner
• Provide support and assistance to team members

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education/GED or equivalent and three (3) months minimum experience in custodial work experience
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment
• Read instructions, safety information, policies and procedures; and write
• Ability to remain productive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work independently and as a team member
• Ability to maintain appropriate records

Physical Requirements (Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.)

• Lifting: Floor to knuckle height, 80 pounds. 12 inches to 40 inches, 60 pounds. Floor to 60 inches, 50 pounds. Floor to 48 inches, 60 pounds. Floor to overhead, 5 pounds sustained, with both hands.
• Carrying: 2 handed front carry 80 pounds for 10 feet.
• Pushing and pulling forces required (during the use of cleaning equipment 25 pounds, handling janitor's cart 5 pounds).
• Pushing and pulling forces required (handling, pushing and pulling classroom and office furniture, file cabinets, and equipment): 60 pounds sustained at waist level.
• Static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing, crouching or kneeling position while using tools.
• Reaching with your arms in all directions, including overhead with 5 pounds in both hands, sustained.
• Working overhead from various positions (standing, squatting, and kneeling).
• Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder.
• Use of various hand grip circumferences and firm hand grip positions while manipulating various tools and equipment (maximum 50 pounds).

Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.

Additional Information

Position Number: 101060

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12 months/year, Hours will vary

Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, 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:

• Detailed Resume - listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) Professional References - names and contact information

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

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM's non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ummissoula/jobs/5057085/facilities-specialist-um-campus-dining