Maintainer I - Dining Services
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Posted: 2026-07-14
Location: Westfield, Massachusetts
Categories: Food Services/Hospitality/Events, Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 7328352
Maintainer I - Dining Services
Campus Title: Maintainer I - Dining Services
State Job Title: Maintainer I
Department: Dining Services
Job Code: H10X01
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Funding: 7115-6014
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Timeframe: 35 Weeks
Shift: Sun-Mon-Thurs-Fri-Sat 3:30pm to 11:30pm
Regular Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday
Supervision Received: Receives direct supervision from Maintainer III, assistant managers of dining services, or other supervisory employees who assign work and review performance for compliance with instructions and established standards.
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $1,740.88 Bi-Weekly
Working Conditions:
Maintainers stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects; work outdoors in all types of weather; work varied shifts, weekends, holidays or nights; are exposed to the hazard of wet, slippery floors; work under exposure to the hazards to chemicals, toxic and noxious fumes, dust, excessive heat, high noise levels, high volume traffic conditions and high voltage wires; work from ladders and scaffolds; and may be required to climb trees and operate motor vehicles.
General Statement of Duties:
Performs general custodial duties in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or of an assigned area within a building. Works as a member of a team cleaning custodial program which includes housekeeping, cleaning, moving furniture and trash removal in the dining commons. Performs related work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:
- Removes trash, recyclables and waste from assigned areas and places at designated site to ensure clean and sanitary conditions and the proper handling of recyclable materials.
- Washes trash recycling and waste receptacles by scrubbing containers and rinsing with hose to provide sanitary conditions and minimize pest infestation.
- Cleans and restocks bathrooms and lavatories by cleaning and disinfecting toilets, sinks, showers, stall partitions and floor areas to ensure clean, sanitary and disinfected facilities.
- Maintains walls, ceilings, doors and horizontal surfaces by dusting and washing with detergent solutions to provide a clean, sanitary and attractive facility.
- Maintains furniture by dusting, washing with detergent solution and polishing to provide a clean and attractive facility.
- Cleans interior and exterior glass and mirrors by washing with glass cleaning solution to provide a clean and attractive facility.
- Maintains carpeted areas by vacuuming and cleaning to prolong life of carpet and maintain a clean and attractive facility.
- Maintains hard floor surfaces by sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing to prolong life of floor surfaces and maintain a clean and attractive facility.
- Assists in keeping exterior areas immediately adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, removing trash, and removing snow and ice to maintain safe and attractive entrances to our facilities.
- Moves and arranges furniture per specific room plans and to accommodate needs.
- Performs simple general repairs by replacing belts, tightening screws and cleaning of the equipment in order to keep all machinery and equipment in good working condition.
- Replaces light bulbs or fluorescent tubes to maintain a safe and well lighted environment.
- Provides basic security functions by locking doors and windows, and reports any incidents that detract from providing a clean, safe, and attractive facility.
- Supervises student employees assigned to the custodial section of the department. Ability to locate weaknesses in cleanliness, such as dirt and stains, in assigned area; ability to take corrective action.
- Locates weaknesses in cleanliness, such as dirt and stains, in assigned area; takes corrective action.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications Required at Hire:
- Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned dining services activities.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Mechanical aptitude (ability to use simple hand and power cleaning equipment).
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
- Ability to deal tactfully with others.
- Ability to stand or walk, for prolonged periods of time.
- Physical stamina and endurance.
- Manual dexterity (ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring continuous use of hands and arms).
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Ability to climb and work on elevated platforms, including ladders and scaffolds.
Qualifications Acquired on Job:
- Knowledge of departmental, university, and state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to area of assignment and ability to apply them to unit activities.
- Ability to operate and care for department equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor machines, extractors and pressure washers.
- Ability to prepare and apply cleaning solutions safely and efficiently in accordance with department standards.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of safety procedures prescribed by the institution and department used in building maintenance and custodial work.
- Skill in the use of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
- Skill in the use of hand held power tools.
- Skill in the use of a variety of motorized equipment.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: None
License and/or Certification Requirements: Driver's License
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