POSITION TITLE: Maintainer I

AGENCY: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

SALARY: Grade 10

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Maintainer I performs general janitorial and custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of assigned building areas. The incumbent sets up and dismantles furniture and equipment for special events, moves furniture, equipment, books, and office supplies for relocations, and performs related work as required.

Follows the University’s best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Head of Custodial Section or other employees of higher grade, who provide instruction, assign work, and review performance through inspections and reports for compliance with standard procedures

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF: N/A

THEIR STAFF: N/A

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities and drinking fountains in accordance with established University health standards
Cleans all surfaces in offices, classrooms, common spaces, restrooms, laboratories, meeting rooms, and other spaces
Empties and cleans waste receptacles, transports contents to designated disposal sites
Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, polishes, buffs, and applies special finishes to floors
Vacuums, shampoos, and spot cleans carpets and walk-off mats
Changes light bulbs for internal and external fixtures around the perimeter of buildings and cleans lenses and light fixtures
Cleans return air grilles and supply diffusers
Washes the interior and exterior of windows and glass surfaces
Dusts, polishes, removes graffiti from, and rearranges furniture
Moves furniture, equipment, books, musical instruments, laboratory equipment, etc.
Sets up and dismantles staging, chairs, tables, or other required equipment for special events
Locks/unlocks buildings, turns on/turn off lighting for buildings
Identifies maintenance or repairs needed and reports condition for work order identification
Determines cleaning supplies required for assigned work areas and orders materials through supervisor
Makes general repairs of a minor nature using simple hand tools, i.e., tighten screws on furniture, snake toilet drains, change belts on vacuum cleaners
Sweeps and cleans walkways around assigned buildings and keeps entries free of snow, ice, and other debris
Services bottled water stations
Delivers supplies and equipment to university buildings as required.
Works with other trades in maintenance, repair, and construction work under the supervision of qualified craft workers. May be temporarily assigned to a Grounds crew for peak maintenance periods or for special events needs (See Maintainer I – Grounds Job Description for possible assignment details)
Supports University policy regarding affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, safe work practices, hazardous materials handling, discriminatory harassment, substance abuse, and/or other university policy or legal issues
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions
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 deal tactfully with others
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds
Physical stamina and endurance
Manual dexterity
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to operate a motor vehicle

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB:

Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities
Knowledge of the state procedures governing the purchasing and requisitioning of supplies and equipment
Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
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 the terminology and standard abbreviations used in groundskeeping
Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in groundskeeping
Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held power tools such as chainsaws, hedge trimmers, etc.
Knowledge of the techniques followed in weed control
Knowledge of the types and uses of pesticides
Knowledge of standard storekeeping methods and practices, including the receipt, storage, issuance, and delivery of varied stock items including perishable goods
Knowledge of the proper storage methods such as palatizing, binning, etc.
Knowledge of the types and uses of materials handling equipment used in storekeeping
Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques for handling hazardous products and fragile, durable, and perishable goods
Knowledge of the standard record-keeping techniques and procedures used in storekeeping
Knowledge of the principles and methods of inventory control of supplies and equipment
Knowledge of standard procedures, methods, and materials used in packaging materials and supplies for shipment
Knowledge of the various methods used in transporting goods, materials, and equipment
Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in storekeeping
Knowledge of the methods followed in building custodial, maintenance, groundskeeping, and storekeeping work
Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance, groundskeeping, and storekeeping work
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in building maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping and storekeeping work
Skill in the use of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
Skill in the use of handheld power tools, such as drills, chain saws, and hedge trimmers
Skill in the use of a variety of motorized equipment such as snow blowers, lawnmowers, forklifts, dollies, rototillers, etc.
Ability to maintain accurate records

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Based upon assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

REMARKS:

Ability to learn and adhere to university procedures involving the handling of cleaning agents, pesticides, or other potentially hazardous materials
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and adhere to plans and specifications
Ability to climb up to 60 feet on ladders, scaffolds, and man lifts
Ability to interact diplomatically with building occupants

Physical Activity / Frequency:

Sitting - Rare

Walking - Constant

Climbing Stairs - Constant

Crouching/Bending/Stooping - Constant

Reaching - Constant

Grasping - Constant

Pushing/Pulling - Frequent

Near Vision - Frequent

Far Vision - Frequent

Talking - Frequent

Hearing - Frequent

Smell - Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (50lbs) - Frequent

Travel - Rare

Frequency Key (hours per day): Never = 0; Rare = up to 1 hour; Occasional = 1 to 3 hours; Frequent = 3 to 6 hours; Constant = 6 to 7 ½ hours.

No. of Positions: 1

Internal/External: X

State Funded: Yes

Salary: 41,672.28 - 56,093.96

Hours: Monday - Friday

Grade: 10

Union: AFT Maintainers

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And more!

Benefits for AFT Maintainers Union-AFT Maintainers

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for internal applicants is June 13, 2024.

The review of applications will be ongoing.

Advertised: 04 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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