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

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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, statu s as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).