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

Required Application Materials: All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES 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.

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

UMES is 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 opportunity institution 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 retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.