Maintainer I – Grade 9

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master’s degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.  

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Performs general custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or group of buildings and grounds; performs related work as required.

Qualifications Required at Hire:

Performs general custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or group of buildings and grounds; performs related work as required.

Cleans offices, rooms, lounges, bathrooms, corridors and other spaces of the University campus.

Cleans, waxes, polishes and buffs floors.

Empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste and trash receptacles.

Washes windows, woodwork, toilets, lavatories, washrooms and fixtures; dusts and polishes furniture.

Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, floor cleaning machines, carpet scrubbers, snow blowers, etc.

Handles materials/equipment/supplies arriving at or departing from building; moves furniture as required.

Locks and unlocks premises and performs other similar security tasks.

Sweeps and cleans walks, rakes leaves, shovels snow, and generally assists in keeping immediately adjacent outside premises in an orderly condition.

Makes simple, general repairs.

Stands and walks for prolonged periods of time; lifts and carries heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds; works outdoors in all types of weather; may work varied shifts, weekends, holidays or nights; is exposed to the hazard of wet, slippery floors; is exposed to the hazards of housekeeping chemicals, noxious fumes and dust. Sometimes works from ladders and scaffolds.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

Considerable knowledge of the materials, equipment, and methods commonly employed in housekeeping, cleaning operations; working knowledge of simple maintenance work.

Ability to operate and care for electronic sweepers, vacuums, mop wringers, brushes, buffers, snow blowers, and other household cleaning and ground care equipment.

Ability to make general repairs of a simple nature.

Physical ability to withstand strain of performing manual tasks.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.

Working knowledge of the type, properties, quality and uses of cleaning supplies and equipment and their effect on the various types of construction and finishes.

Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

Ability to perform duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check); a background check satisfactory to the university and must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 or have a documented and approved exemption.

Additional Information:

Shift Information: Full time benefitted AFSCME Union position. Shift is Sunday – Thursday from 7am-3:30pm.
Application Deadline: November 11, 2022

Salary: The position is governed by the AFSCME/1067, Council 93 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agreement outlines the grade and step compensation model with an annual salary of $39,943.92 which is non-negotiable in adherence with the CBA.

Fitchburg State University is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer with a competitive benefits package to include health insurance, long term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care) and dental and vision. Employees are provided a generous paid time off benefit to include sick, vacation and personal time and 12 holidays. We also participate in the State Retirement pension plan, with additional opportunity to contribute into a 457 deferred compensation plan with Great West and or 403B retirement accounts to assist you with retirement goals. All benefits are at a very nominal cost to the employee, individual and family coverage is offered. Employees have additional paid leave options in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, as well as tuition waivers for enrollment in the state university and community college system. Employees also receive additional benefits as member of the campus community to include the use of the recreation center, library and staff discounts at local businesses and restaurants. We invite you to join our campus team.