Service Worker

University of Maryland Eastern Shore; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is seeking temporary, nonexempt staff for the Physical Plant Department. Salary range is $18.22–$19.00 per hour with sick leave benefits only. The position entails janitorial, groundskeeping, linen handling, and related maintenance tasks in a university setting.

Open until filled; duties include cleaning, snow/ice removal, furniture moves, and equipment maintenance. Work may involve adverse weather and physical labor in a campus environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings, tile, fixtures, equipment, windows and floors.
• Move office furniture and equipment to designated locations.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and entrances; spread salt or deicers to prevent slipping.
• Maintain grounds including mowing, trimming hedges, pruning plants and shrubs.
• Operate hand and power tools as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Arithmetic

Instruction following

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Physical Plant Department at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants for temporary, nonexempt positions. Applications are reviewed as needed on a recurring basis.

Salary Range: $18.22 - $19.00

Benefits: Benefits - No regular benefits. Safe and Sick Leave Only.

Safe and Sick Leave Guidelines

• Pursuant to the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, if you are regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 12 hours a week, you will be entitled to accrue Sick and Safe leave at the rate of 1 (one) hour for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year.
• You may carry over up to 40 hours of Sick and Safe leave per calendar year.
• You may use up to 64 hours of accrued Sick and Safe leave per calendar year and may accrue up to a maximum of 64 hours of Sick and Safe leave in total at any time.
• You will not be eligible to use Sick and Safe leave until 106 days from your date of hire. Sick and Safe leave balances will be carried over for contract renewals. Upon termination from employment, you will not be entitled to payment for any unused Sick and Safe leave balance; however, if you leave employment and are re-employed within 37 weeks of your last contract termination date, you will be entitled to have any unused Sick and Safe leave reinstated.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, tile, fixtures, equipment windows, blinds, shades and floors.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots and entrances; spreads salt, sand, deicers, or gravel to prevent slipping.
• Mows lawns, trims hedges, trims, cultivates, weeds and prunes plants, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Moves office furniture and equipment to designated locations.
• Launders, sorts, and checks linens and clothing
• Collects and removes refuse and leaves.
• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts equipment according to established procedures.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment to facilitate assigned work
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment to include office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of manual labor activities which may include linen service, stocking, janitorial, maintenance, groundskeeping, mail handling, delivery, messenger, moving and/or storage functions.

1. Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, tile, fixtures, equipment windows, blinds, shades and floors. Dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings.

2. Collects and removes refuse and leaves.

3. Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots and entrances; spreads salt, sand, deicers, or gravel to prevent slipping.

4. Mows lawns, trims hedges, trims, cultivates, weeds and prunes plants, flowers, trees and shrubs.

5. Assists with the sorting, stocking and delivery of mail, messages, packages and supplies.

6. Moves office furniture and equipment to designated locations.

7. Launders, sorts, and checks linens and clothing.

8. Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts equipment according to established procedures.

9. Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment to facilitate assigned work. 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.

Additional Job Description

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-VPAA-Human Resources

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$18.22 - $19.00

EEO Statement

UMESis an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunityinstitution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University’s educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliationfor asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.