Facilities Associate, UM Housing

Facilities Associate, UM Housing

Salary: $17.83 Hourly
Location: Missoula Mountain Campus
Job Type: Hourly Staff Full-time
Job Number: 202400633
Sector:
Department: Housing, University of Montana
Closing Date: 4/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit:

Description

UM Housinginvites applications for two (2) Facilities Associate.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate to advanced custodial duties, including specialty cleaning as it pertains to the work unit or area and seasonal cleaning work
• Learns and understands the unique aspects and have mastered the specific custodial needs of the work area
• Request supplies and/or stock supplies from central supply
• Informs supervisor of observed problems and handles the more routine
• Reports or requests repairs to facility
• Reports equipment maintenance needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill equivalent to a high school education
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Read instructions, safety information, policies and procedures; and write
• Demonstrated skill in customer service orientation; interpersonal, listening and oral communication; organization and time-management

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess more than twelve (12) months directly related cleaning experience, or a combination of experience and education
• Ability to perform seasonal/cyclical cleaning work

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 30 inches, 50 pounds. Floor to 60 inches, 35 pounds. Floor to 72 inches, 20 pounds. Floor to overhead, 5 pounds sustained, with both hands. (Lifting buffer, Floor to 30″, 70 pounds optional.)
• Carrying: 2 handed front carry 35 pounds for 50 feet. One or 2 handed carry of 40 pounds up and down stairs. (Carrying buffer upstairs, 70 pounds optional.)
• Pushing and pulling forces required (handling linen cart 45 pounds, 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): 30 pounds sustained at waist level (60 pounds peak)
• 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 (sustained) from various positions (standing, squatting, and kneeling).
• Occasional climbing of stairs, carrying cleaning supplies and equipment, weighing up to 40 pounds.
• 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).
• Driving 15-person van.

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

Additional Information

Position Number: 105900, 105050

Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (includes weekends), 12 months/year

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

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 States 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). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ummissoula/jobs/5281452/facilities-associate-um-housing

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