Maintainer ; SW​/N

Title: Maintainer I (SW/N)

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Facilities Management

Department: Custodial Services

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.

• Removes trash and waste from premises as required and places outside building in appropriate area; washes trash and waste receptacles by scrubbing and rinsing with hose to provide sanitary conditions and minimize pest infestation.
• Cleans bathrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, bathtubs, showers (where applicable), shelves, stall partitions, floor area, walls, drains, mirrors and ventilation units; replenishes paper products, soap products and sanitary napkin dispensers.
• Dusts, washes and/or polishes building interiors—walls, ceilings, doors, furniture, horizontal surfaces, glass and mirrors—to provide a clean and attractive facility.
• Cleans interior glass by washing with glass cleaning solution; washes windows outside.
• Maintains carpet areas by vacuuming, shampooing and spot removing to prolong floor surface life and cleanliness.
• Maintains hard floor surfaces by sweeping, wet or dry mopping, stripping and waxing to prolong floor surface life and maintain cleanliness.
• Keeps exterior areas adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, raking and shoveling snow.
• Replaces light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes as required and washes light fixtures to maintain a safe and well‑lit environment up to six (6) feet from the floor.
• Moves and arranges furniture as required to provide an attractive facility.
• Removes water from areas caused by leaks, water‑line breaks, clogged drains, overflows, rainstorms and roof leaks, using wet vacuums, pumps, mops, pails and floor squeegees to prevent damage and maintain an attractive facility.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, laboratories, corridors, stairwells, elevators, blackboards/whiteboards, water fountains and other spaces in assigned buildings using various materials and equipment to provide a clean and attractive facility.
• Maintains orderly custodial closet and follows instructions on proper use of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Maintains entryways and entryway mats by sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
• Locks and unlocks premises to maintain security and ease of entry.
• Performs simple general maintenance by replacing belts, tightening screws and cleaning equipment to keep machinery in good working condition.
• Practices and promotes excellent customer service in the workplace and exhibits a clear commitment to the diverse needs of customers.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May be required to deliver packages within the building.
• May be required to lay down and remove tarpaulins and set up and knock down chairs and tables on the premises for University functions.

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction in English.
• Ability to use simple hand and power cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.

• Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods commonly employed in cleaning operations.
• Ability to operate and care for equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor machines, pressure washers.
• Ability to prepare and apply cleaning solutions safely and efficiently.

This position is deemed essential. This includes the obligation to work overtime, to return to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and to report to work during any delays, early departures, and closures. It is your responsibility to update the service desk with your current phone number(s).

Work is performed in custodial or dining service environments, and entails prolonged standing, carrying loads, and use of cleaning chemicals or food service equipment.

Friday - Tuesday; 7:00am - 3:00pm

Pay Grade: AFSCME Grade 09

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References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.