About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

Facilities Management has a mission to make the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, and energy-efficient. We offer a working environment that promotes teamwork and professionalism. Facilities Management provides responsive, friendly, and efficient customer support to appropriately support the institutional mission.

Position Overview

Performs routine, general, custodial and maintenance tasks in the care and cleaning of assigned classrooms, offices and facilities and keeping them in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum education or experience requirements. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures.
• Skill in the use of standard tools and equipment of the profession.
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to operate personal computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the Internet.

Preferred Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
• Six months experience in custodial services.
• Clear DMV required if operating a State Vehicle.
• Be able to understand chemical usage and application.
• Be able to use a backpack vacuum or upright vacuum.
• Be able to perform the job mechanics including standing, kneeling, pushing and reaching.

Job Duties

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wash, polish and wax concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors; vacuum carpets. 
• Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork. 
• Empty and clean waste receptacles.
• Wash and clean windows, walls and chalkboards.
• Clean and maintain restrooms, shower and locker rooms, cafeterias, offices and related facilities.
• Sweep sidewalks, pick up papers and clean drinking fountains. 
• Polish metal work. 
• Replenish supplies and fill paper and soap dispensers. 

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule

4:30pm-1am Tuesday -Friday 9am -5:30pm Sunday Some nights/weekends/holidays required as needed. This is an essential worker position and irregular work hours may also be required during extreme weather conditions.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.