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NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in employment at Montana State University Billings!  We welcome your application materials and appreciate your desire to work at MSU Billings

The screening committee will begin its review of all applications after the review date listed on the vacancy announcement.  Once the screening committee has completed its review of the applications, a list of finalists will be identified and invited for phone or personal interview.  The review process takes a minimum of one week after the posted review date.  Applicants who are not selected for an interview will be notified in writing once the recruitment process has concluded.

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Persons with disabilities can request accommodations in the hiring and employment processes by contacting Human Resources at (406) 657-2278.

Please contact us if you have questions about our recruitment/screening process.  Thanks again for your interest!

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POSITION: MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Search #0124JAN
Classified, Full time position
DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES SERVICES
Division of Administrative Services
DATE TO START:
STARTING SALARY:
As soon as possible after closing
$9.60 per hour + benefits

BARGAINING UNIT:  

Laborers, Billings local #1686
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Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city.  The Senior campus, College of Technology and Downtown campus together are home to approximately 5,000 students.  The University has six colleges, which offer a wide variety of degree programs to its students.  Montana State University Billings employs approximately 500 employees, who together work hard to create an outstanding University.

Facilities Services Department:

Maintenance Service Center is under the direction and supervision of the Director of Facilities Services.  Facilities Service is the department responsible for the general maintenance of all campus buildings and grounds.  Additionally, the Department is responsible for the planning and programming of new construction and renovations.

Position Description:                                                                           

The employee works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, performing a variety of duties related to the maintenance and operation of the buildings and grounds.  The employee at times supervises a crew of temporary laborers doing extensive moving of furniture, equipment and supplies.  The employee is responsible:

  • to perform a variety of duties related to the maintenance and operation of the buildings and grounds as necessary, including the operation of forklifts, tractors with snow brooms and front end loaders. 
  • for picking up supplies and merchandise from local vendors for use by various crafts. 
  • to work with carpenters, plumbers, and electricians in an assistant capacity. 
  • for the preventative maintenance and minor repairs of fleet vehicles (to include items such as: oil and filter changes, change lamps, wiper blades, trouble shoot electrical problems, replace batteries, change a flat tire, jump start a vehicle, vehicle inspections and other minor repairs as needed). 
  • for maintenance of an equipment recordkeeping file of fleet vehicles and scheduling the required maintenance.
  • to coordinate some office moves with the various departments and see that the moves are completed on schedule. 
  • for carrying and signing checks for cash purchases up to $300.00. 
  • other projects assigned as a need is determined by management.

Equipment and Machinery used on the job include the operation and maintenance of trucks, front end loaders, tractors with snow brooks, forklifts and small power tools.

 Qualifications:

Ø   High School Diploma or GED.

Ø   Must have a current, valid and insurable driver’s license. 

Ø   Basic mechanical aptitude for light maintenance of fleet vehicles and at least two (2) years experience in related type work.

Ø     Basic knowledge of moving office and classroom furniture and equipment with two (2) years experience in related type work.

Ø    The employee must have a working knowledge of the methods and tools of the various craft trades i.e. carpentry, plumbing and electrical.  Work with carpenters, plumbers, temperature control and electricians in a helper capacity.

Ø    Ability to operate forklifts, tractors with front-end loaders and light trucks.

Ø    Ability to establish and maintain an equipment record keeping file and to schedule required maintenance.

                                                  

REVIEW DATE:      Applications received by February 8, 2010, will be given preference review; however, the position is open filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit 1.) a Letter of Application, addressing the above qualifications, 2.) a Resume, 3.) the MSU Billings Application form, 4.) the Authorization for Background Check form and 5.) Copy of Current Driver’s License to:   

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Human Resources Office/EEO-AA Office
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive

Billings
, MT 59101-0298
Phone:  (406) 657-2278; FAX:  (406) 657-2120
http://www.msubillings.edu    employment@msubillings.edu

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.

(In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.)

In accordance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the MSU Billings Crime Statistics of Specified Crimes is available for applicant review online at http://www.msubillings.edu/security, or can be accessed in the Human Resources Office, McMullen Hall, Room 310.

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS IS AN ADA/AA/EEO EMPLOYER.  Qualified women, persons from minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with eligible veteran status are encouraged to apply.  Contact Human Resources Office, MSU Billings, for more information regarding preference or  accommodation (406/657-2278/TTY).