Senior Building & Grounds Worker

Job

Location Twin Cities

Job Family LR-Service/Maintenance/Labor

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Job Code 6018

Employee Class Teamsters Local 320

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

The Promotional Priority Period for current Teamster applicants begins 9/4/26 and ends 9/11/26

This position performs custodial work and serves as a lead worker for an assigned squad of Building & Grounds Workers, and Student Workers, whose primary purpose is to provide quality cleaning services to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus. The Senior Building & Grounders Worker assumes overall responsibility for the performance and functions of the squad assigned through training, direction, follow-up, and support while remaining in coordination with the supervisor.

This is not a supervisory role and does not include performing any disciplinary actions.

Location and Work environment: The work is performed within, and just outside the entrances of, University buildings.

Work Schedule: The position will work second shift.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The safe and effective use and care of custodial tools, equipment, and products.
• The safe and effective performance of routine and non-routine (project) custodial tasks.
• The completion of special requests and follow-up to any quality improvement opportunities that are identified.
• The prioritization of tasks - especially during unique circumstances such as staff shortage, inclement weather, department events, etc.
• The performance of administrative tasks such as clocking in/out, requesting time off, etc.
• Ensuring completion of all required training sessions.
• Monitor the squad's equipment, tools, and supplies for condition, stock levels, etc. and report needs and concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with routine care and maintenance of the squad's tools and equipment.
• Assist in monitoring work performance and interactions between assigned squad members in support of a culture of respect and accountability.
• Assess the condition of the assigned area(s) and adjust squad efforts accordingly for Condition Based Cleaning.
• Perform routine and non-routine (project) duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Disseminate information from the supervisor to the assigned B&G Workers & Student Workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All responsibilities, and use of tools and equipment, named above are essential functions of this position.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of applicable custodial work experience.
• Ability to lead others in custodial work as described in the Building and Grounds Worker Job Description.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Experience using standard custodial equipment, dispensing chemicals safely and an understanding of safe custodial practices.
• A work record clear of disciplinary actions and that demonstrates strong performance and positive leadership skills.
• A minimum of 3 years of applicable custodial work experience.
• Ability to shovel snow and perform (or learn to perform) non-routine project work such as carpet extraction, floor scrubbing, floor finish application, window washing, deep cleaning, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must not have any current Disciplinary Action on record.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper safe custodial procedures.
• Ability to operate standard custodial equipment.
• Ability to observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize workload demands to reflect urgency of tasks & customer needs.
• Some assignments may require a valid driver's license.

Facilities Management is a department within University Services which is composed of the departments and people who deliver the non-academic operations across the University of Minnesota system. Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all buildings, grounds and the energy management needs of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Facilities Management works to provide a safe, reliable and welcoming campus in support of the University's mission of teaching, research and outreach.

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