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Maintainer I

Maintainer I

Campus Title: Maintainer I
State Job Title: Maintainer I
Department: Environmental Services
Job Code: H10X01
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Funding: 7115-6001
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Timeframe: 52 Weeks
Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 11pm to 7am
Regular Days Off: Friday and Saturday
Supervision Received: Receives direct supervision from a Maintainer III; Staff Assistant, Director of Environmental Services, or Maintenance Working Foreman.
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $1,706.74 Bi-Weekly

Working Conditions:
Maintainers stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects up to 50lbs; work outdoors in all types of weather; work varied shifts, weekends, holidays or nights; are exposed to the hazards 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 specific cleaning tasks in all campus buildings, including dusting rooms and objects within rooms; washing walls, windows, floors, soiled equipment and objects; cleaning and stocking bathrooms; stripping and refinishing hard surface floors; deep cleaning soft floors/furniture; insuring proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment; moving furniture/appliances; making general repairs of a simple nature to buildings and equipment; removing snow and performing grounds keeping tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:

  • Routinely cleans campus property, such as offices, restrooms, bathrooms, corridors, public spaces, gymnasium and other athletic facilities, classrooms and laboratories, student apartments and rooms, auditoriums, storerooms, stairwells, elevators, etc.
  • Cleans above areas and contents in a systematic and consistent manner as prescribed by departmental procedures and within the standards prescribed.
  • Locates weaknesses in cleanliness, such as dirt and stains, in assigned area and takes corrective actions.
  • Cleans sidewalks, collects and hauls debris from around buildings.
  • Shovels snow from sidewalks, ramps, entry areas, roofs, etc.
  • Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to University buildings.
  • Prepares work orders for repairs and to correct deficiencies.
  • Assists in maintaining the security of buildings by locking and unlocking areas; reports unusual or suspicious situations to public safety.
  • Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, ceiling tiles, window treatments, screens and performs other light maintenance.
  • Uses and maintains Environmental Services Department equipment to assure good condition; makes basic repairs as needed.
  • Reports to supervisors regarding activities completed, supplies needed, and pending issues.
  • Provides on-campus moving services of University-owned furniture and equipment.

Non-Essential:

  • May transport and erect temporary signage.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications Required at Hire:

  • Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations and policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to understand technical documentation/specifications including safety procedures and chemical applications.
  • Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with others.
  • Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.
  • 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, defined as up to 50 pounds independently and more than 50 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications Acquired on Job:

  • Knowledge and understanding of departmental, University, and state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to area of assignment and ability to apply them to unit activities.
  • Knowledge of the standard procedures followed in the storage of building custodial and cleaning materials.
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
  • Knowledge of the principles and methods of inventory control of supplies and equipment.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in building maintenance, and custodial, groundskeeping.
  • Knowledge of the standard procedures followed in the storage of building custodial and cleaning materials.
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques used for the security of buildings and property.
  • Knowledge of proper storage methods such as palatizing, binning, etc.
  • Knowledge of the methods followed in building custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping work.
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools and equipment used in building, maintenance, groundskeeping.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

  • Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Requirements:

  • At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work.

License and/or Certification Requirements:

  • Valid Driver's License.

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