Facilities Assistant (Part-Time) – Grounds & Janitorial

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a contractual Service Worker to be based at the Donaldson Brown Center in northern Maryland. The role involves a broad range of manual labor tasks under direct supervision, including linen services, stocking, janitorial, groundskeeping and more.

Primary duties cover cleaning, mail handling, equipment operation, and moving materials. Candidates should be able to perform physical work and work in various weather conditions while adhering to

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to follow oral and written instructions; to operate assigned hand and power tools and equipment; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting; to work in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, tile, fixtures, equipment, windows, blinds, shades and floors; dusts and polishes specified areas and furnishings.
• Collects and removes refuse and leaves.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots and entrances; spreads salt, sand, deicers, or gravel to prevent slipping.
• Mows lawns, trims hedges, and plants; weeds and prunes plants, trees and shrubs.
• Assists with sorting, stocking and delivery of mail, messages, packages and supplies.
• Moves office furniture and equipment to designated locations.
• Launders, sorts, and checks linens and clothing.
• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts equipment; operates hand and power tools and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by department.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Arithmetic calculations

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a contractual Service Worker to be based at the Donaldson Brown Center in northern Maryland. The role involves a broad range of manual labor tasks under direct supervision, including linen services, stocking, janitorial, groundskeeping and more.

Primary duties cover cleaning, mail handling, equipment operation, and moving materials. Candidates should be able to perform physical work and work in various weather conditions while adhering to