Maintainer I

Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, grounds keeping or routine maintenance for the buildings and grounds.

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.
  
  

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

Additional Information

SALARY: $1,640.47 Bi-weekly, Grade 10, Step 1

Job specifications/Maintainer http://www.mass.edu/shared/documents/classificationspecs/specspers/Maintainer Series.doc

BENEFITS: Yes

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: AFSCME

GRANT FUNDED: No

WORK SCHEDULE: Shift Schedule - Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Must be available to report to work during school delays and closings.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions

All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.

• Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
  
  

Pre-employment Details

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Policy Statement On Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

URL: www.stcc.edu

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