Facilities Associate/ Assistant, Campus Recreation

Required Skills:

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment; create and maintain a work atmosphere of trust and respect with all team members
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Demonstrated ability to read instructions, safety information, policies and procedures, and write
• Demonstrated interpersonal, listening, and oral communication skills
• Ability to be organized and effectively manage time.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Ground to 60 inches, up to 35 lbs. Ground to 30 inches, 50 lbs.
• Carrying: Front carry up to 35 lbs. for 50 feet or less
• Pushing and pulling forces required up to 30 lbs. sustained
• Repetitive squatting on both even and uneven surfaces
• Working overhead from various positions (standing, crouching, or kneeling)
• Static forward bending from a standing, crouching or kneeling position
• Trunk rotation from a standing or kneeling position
• Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder
• Use of various grip circumferences and strengths as well as static grip positions during the use of various tools (max 50ibs. of grip force)

Minimum Required Experience:

• High School diploma or GED, as well as at least 12 months of directly related work experience; or any combination of experience and education

About Campus Recreation and UM:

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Position Details:

Position Title: Facilities Associate or Assistant
Position Number: 152060
Department: Campus Recreation
Work Schedule: Full-time,1.0 FTE (40 hrs./wk.), 12 months/yr., Night Shift 9:00pm to 5:30am. Five days on, two days off.
Salary: $16.47/hr. to $16.97/hr.
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
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. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM 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, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

This position will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online.
A complete application Includes:
• Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
• Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
• Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional.
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