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Human Resources

Physical Address:
415 West 6th Street
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS 4332
Moscow, ID 83844-4332

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 208-885-3638

Fax: 208-885-3602

Email: hr@uidaho.edu

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Physical and Working Conditions Statement Examples

Physical Requirements

Although this section will be blank for many positions, it allows departments to describe physical requirements that are needed to complete essential job duties. To be ADA-compliant, statements must be written in terms of the required outcome, not the way a duty is performed.

  • Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
  • Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
  • Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds regularly/occasionally
  • Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
  • Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
  • Must be able to safely climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
  • Must be able to work in cold environments and on concrete floors.
  • Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs.
  • Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are differentiated from physical requirements, in that they are informational, describing the environment in which a position will operate. Will the employee be working outdoors in extreme weather for extended periods of time? Will they be routinely exposed to safe but potentially unpleasant odors? Will the work be performed somewhere other than a university facility (for example, remote field work)?

  • working indoors and outdoors
  • excessive heat
  • excessive cold
  • extreme weather conditions
  • excessive humidity
  • excessive dampness or chilling
  • excessive noise, continuous
  • slippery and uneven walking surfaces
  • working around machinery with moving parts
  • working around moving objects or vehicles
  • working around moving machinery/heavy equipment
  • working in close proximity to others
  • exposure to offensive odors
  • possible exposure to noxious fumes
  • required to wear a university-provided uniform

Human Resources

Physical Address:
415 West 6th Street
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS 4332
Moscow, ID 83844-4332

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 208-885-3638

Fax: 208-885-3602

Email: hr@uidaho.edu

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