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Facilities Assistant - Salt Lake Campus
Taylorsville, UT
Job Description
Facilities Assistant - Salt Lake Campus
Requisition ID: 2024-7790
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Taylorsville
Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Statewide Campuses
Department: Statewide Campuses-Wasatch
Advertised Salary: $16.50 per hour
Overview
Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in seeing the tangible results of your efforts? If so, we would love to hear from you. In this role, you play a key part in making the USU Salt Lake Center a warm, welcoming environment for students, visitors, and employees alike. Your primary responsibilities will be maintaining and supporting our campus grounds and the interior of our building.
Position Details
- Hours: 15-25 hours per week
- Shifts: Regular shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- Additional Hours: Some evening and weekend work may be required
If you're dedicated to keeping spaces clean, comfortable, and functional, and you enjoy a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and join our team.
Responsibilities
Campus Grounds Maintenance:
- Weeding and Litter Control: Remove weeds from landscaping areas and pick up litter to maintain a clean and tidy appearance.
- Lawn Management: Mow, edge, and maintain lawns to ensure a neat and healthy appearance.
- Pruning: Trim shrubs, bushes, and trees for safety and aesthetic purposes.
- Irrigation: Monitor and maintain irrigation systems for efficient watering of campus landscapes.
- Seasonal Management: Handle snow and leaf removal during respective seasons.
- Landscape Care: Work with a variety of landscapes, including planting and caring for flowers, trees, sod, and other plants.
Interior Facilities Maintenance:
- Cleaning: Clean various areas such as offices, classrooms, corridors, and public spaces.
- Disinfecting: Sanitize high-touch areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Vacuuming and Dusting: Maintain clean floors and surfaces by vacuuming and dusting regularly.
- Trash and Recycling: Remove trash and manage recycling in designated areas.
- Restroom Upkeep: Keep restrooms clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Light Maintenance: Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
- Undertake additional tasks as directed by campus management.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Service Orientation: Ability to consistently meet high standards of service and maintain a positive attitude.
- Reliability: Dependable with a strong work ethic and punctuality.
- Work Authorization: Must have the legal right to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- Landscaping Experience: Previous experience with landscaping tasks, including mowing, pruning, and irrigation.
- Janitorial Experience: Familiarity with cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, and restroom maintenance.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
$16.50 per hour
ADA
The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).
Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.
The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov
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USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university’s academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Salary and Benefits
$16.50 per hour
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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