Job Details
Job no: 530157
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Facilities Operations & Services
Salary: MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union position Grade 18 Step 1 - Step 14 / Please refer to the salary rates below in posting section.
Applications Open: Aug 07 2026
Applications Close: Aug 20 2026
General Summary of Position:
This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
Incumbents of positions in this series supervise the maintenance and repair of state buildings, the cleaning of building interiors and the upkeep of grounds; ensure that standards of security and cleanliness are maintained; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to oversee the general care, maintenance, repair, alteration and security of state buildings and appurtenances
First Shift M - F 5 AM to 1:30 PM
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building maintenance, the major duties of which included building custodial services
- Knowledge of the safety precautions and procedures followed in building maintenance
- Knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in building custodial work
- Knowledge of the proper uses of cleaning supplies and materials
- Knowledge of the types and uses of hand held power tools such as drills, electric hand saws and small hand tools such as hammers and wrenches
- Knowledge of the types and uses of small measurement devices such as levels, rulers, and steel squares
- Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the security of building and property
- Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
- Ability to understand, explain and apply the provisions of the laws, rules regulations, procedures, guidelines, specifications, policies and standards governing assigned unit activities
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints and drawings
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
- Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively. Ability to communicate instructions in a precise and understandable manner
- Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Current Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/ or evaluations; determining subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
Operational Needs:
- Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience directly/indirectly supervising at least ten employees
- Ability to prioritize the needs of personnel and work to be completed
- Strong computer skills including email, and basic Word and Excel
- Experience in mentoring and coaching staff
- Experience in writing and communicating performance evaluations and providing on-going feedback
- Experience in managing inventory levels and ordering supplies and equipment in compliance with budget review
- Ability and willingness to be Essential Personnel
- Evidence of meeting employer expectations of this position as evidenced by performance evaluations, workplace respect, tardiness, absenteeism and relevant disciplinary actions
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
This is an MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union position, Grade 18 - Step 1 $2,538.53 bi-weekly to Step 14 $3,593.58 bi-weekly.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.
Organization
Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.
This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.
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