What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintainer (Part-time, Non-Benefited) - Worcester State University position at Worcester State University?
Location: Worcester, MA Category: Part-time Non-Benefited/Hourly Posted On: Wed Apr 2 2025 Job Description:
Job Requirements:
Additional Information:
TITLE: Maintainer
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
SUPERVISOR: Maintenance Working Foreman
SSTA APPROVER: Maintenance Working Foreman
SCHEDULE:
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks related to the cleanliness and upkeep of university buildings and building walkways.
Responsibilities:
- (E) Cleans any/all areas of university buildings including but not limited to offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, fixtures, etc., by washing, sanitizing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, polishing, dusting, and vacuuming; meets the university's standard for cleanliness in performance of duties.
- (E) Operates powered cleaning equipment including but not limited to buffers, vacuums, and power washers.
- (E) Moves furniture and materials in accordance with proper lifting techniques, as necessary.
- (E) Empties waste receptacles including but not limited to waste barrels, garbage cans, and recycling bins. May be responsible for operating university vehicles and disposing waste in dumpsters.
- (E) Shovels snow to maintain clear building walkways and stairs; spreads salt and/or sand as necessary.
- (E) Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to cleaning equipment and replacing light bulbs.
- (E) Properly secures cleaning equipment, cleaning equipment storage rooms, classrooms, offices, and buildings after use and in accordance with Facilities Operations guidelines.
- (E) Inspects assigned work area(s) and notifies supervisor of areas or items requiring attention, such as leaking faucets, broken latches, damaged paint, etc.
- (E) Assists with delivering goods and moving materials when needed and as assigned.
- (E) Performs all duties safely and responsibly.
- (E) Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to understand and apply the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned work.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in the English language.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.
- Ability to operate powered and non-powered cleaning equipment.
- Physical stamina and endurance.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle; valid drivers' license required.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.
