Custodian I (Outside of Tucson)

Custodian I (Outside of Tucson) Posting Number req23301 Department Steward Observatory Department Website Link Location Outside of Tucson Address AZ USA Position Highlights

The department of Steward Observatory seeks to fill the position of a Custodian I. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain and clean university buildings at three remote sites used for research, education, and public outreach.

These observatory sites are located on Kitt Peak, Mt. Bigelow, and Mt. Lemmon, Arizona. Each site is an approximately 1.5 hours drive time from the main University of Arizona campus. All of the sites include telescope domes, dormitories, and several support buildings.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting work and living areas at remote sites. This includes operating cleaning equipment, using chemicals and other cleaning products safely, and laundry (primarily bed linens and towels).
• Preparing for and cleaning up after large special events including camps, public programs, and visiting school groups. Removing trash from the sites. Meeting staff at designated locations and driving a UA vehicle to and from the various sites. Occasionally picking up and delivering supplies to and from said locations.
• Assisting in general facilities maintenance that does not require specialized training. Occasionally maintaining outside walkways, steps and roof tops, shoveling snow, and trimming/pruning vegetation as needed around observatory grounds.
• Replenishing and organizing cleaning supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory levels; maintaining custodial equipment; notifying appropriate staff when supplies and equipment need to be ordered, repaired or replaced.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to use a computer to send/respond to email (Microsoft Outlook), complete time sheets (Microsoft Excel & Beebole), fill out forms, use teleconferencing software (Zoom) and participate in electronic training courses.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work within a team.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to routinely climb stairs and ladders at altitude (and carry items up and down them).
• Ability to work for extended periods of time at remote sites at elevations up to 10,000 feet.
• Ability to work in extreme mountain weather conditions including high winds, snow and thunderstorms.
• Ability to drive under varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of custodial experience with knowledge using and maintaining cleaning equipment (floor buffer, vacuums, carpet shampooer).
• Experience driving a 4 x 4 vehicle.
• Experience installing snow chains.
• Experience using handheld and vehicle two-way radios.
• Experience driving up and down mountain roads.
• Experience driving under adverse conditions (snow, ice, wind, thunderstorms).
• Experience in maintenance/mechanical skills (e.g., experience with basic hand tools; screwdriver, hammer, etc).

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 2 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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