Maintainer

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Cleans campus property such as offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, lavatories or fixtures by washing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, polishing, dusting, or vacuum cleaning; and empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste receptacles.
• 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.
• 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, Full ceiling tiles, and assists trades with other light maintenance as needed.
• 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 within buildings of university-owned furniture and equipment. May assist with trash disposal.
• Performs routine laboring tasks to assist skilled tradespeople engaged in maintenance, repair or construction work using hand and electrical tools appropriate to craft.
• Plants, seeds, transplants, removes, prunes, trims, waters, sprays or fertilizes trees, shrubbery, grass, plants or flowers; participates in the propagation, growth and care of flowers, plant and shrubs; assists in planning and executing horticultural designs for grounds beautification.
• Sweeps sidewalks, rakes and collects leaves, collects and hauls debris or rubbish, shovels snow, sands roadways or walkways; performs other manual tasks involved with snow removal, control and disposal. i.e. salting, manually shoveling snow, using snow blowers etc.
• Cleans, washes, refuels, oils or greases trucks or automobiles; performs other manual labor tasks in connection with the maintenance and operation of a garage or equipment depot.
• Performs manual labor in a stockroom, storeroom or warehouse, such as loading or unloading freight, materials or equipment; receiving, unpacking and storing goods, materials and equipment
• Operates wheel tractors, electric trimmers, buffers or other similar mechanical or power-driven equipment; drives a truck.
• This position is essential personnel and is required to perform routine disinfection in order to prevent the spread of illness on campus, as well as, in response to covid-19 confirmed cases.

Job Requirements:

• Three (3) years custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to lift medium to heavy objects.
• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.
• Must have the physical stamina and endurance.
• Must have manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a diverse college setting.
• Required to be a member of the campus snow removal team.
• Experience in a college setting preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

See Also Mass. Dept. of Personnel Admin. Job specifications/Maintainer http://www.mass.edu/shared/documents/classificationspecs/specspers/Maintainer Series.doc

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