Service Worker
- Employer
- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking multiple Service Workers to join the Department of Facilities Operations. UMB Service Worker is responsible for assisting in the responsibility of maintaining an aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor space. Routine essential functions include but are not limited to picking up and removing refuse, leaves, and/or debris on campus grounds and other designated areas. Regularly inspect the grounds to remove unsightly trash and debris from designated areas. Emptying exterior trash and recycling containers. Cleaning, set-up, and removal of outdoor furniture such as umbrellas, tables, and chairs in designated campus areas. Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment to facilitate assigned work. Assists with the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots, and entrances; spreads salt, sand, deicers, or gravel to prevent slipping. See the job description for other duties that may be required for this position. UMB was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb 2021). BENEFITS:UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources. PRIMARY DUTIES:
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. Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: noneEXPERIENCE: none REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class C driver's license may be required. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union). Salary Range: $33,000 - $34,000 UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: Facilities Operations
Job Posting: Jul 5, 2022
Unposting Date: Jul 20, 2022, 10:59:00 PM
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
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Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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