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Position: Maintainer I - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world.

In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings:
No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more a.edu

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The position of Maintainer I is responsible for performing general janitorial, custodial and minor repair work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building, or a group of buildings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Maintainer II, 2nd Shift Facilities Manager and Interim Assistant Director of Facilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cleans offices, rooms, corridors and other spaces in campus buildings by following proper cleaning techniques and procedures in order to assure appropriate cleanliness safety standards. Required duties include the following:

Cleans carpets, waxes, polishes and buffs floors; maintains equipment associated with these cleaning functions.
Washes windows, woodwork, toilets, lavatories, washrooms and fixtures, appliances, dusts and polishes furniture.
Empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste and trash receptacles; transports waste to dumpster and maintains area surrounding dumpster.
Sweeps and cleans walks, rakes leaves, shovels snow, picks up trash and generally assists in keeping immediately adjacent outside premises in an orderly condition.

2. Moves furniture and may be required to receive and disburse deliveries by hand or hand-truck to assure appropriate and secure placement and/or storage.

3. Organizes and maintains appropriate supply of cleaning supplies and equipment by conducting regular inventories and submitting requisitions for replacements to the designated supervisor.

4. Locks and unlocks premises and performs other similar security tasks to assure the safety of the building.

5. Makes general repairs of a simple nature using various hand tools to assure a well-maintained building; reports other repair problems and needs to the designated supervisor using established procedures.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods commonly employed in housekeeping and cleaning operations.

Ability to operate and care for electric sweepers, mop wringers, brushes and other household cleaning equipment.

Ability to make general repairs of a simple nature.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to follow simple oral and written instructions.

Physical ability to withstand the strain of performing manual tasks.

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; experience in institutional housekeeping and allied equipment.

Ability to deal tactfully with others.

Successful experience in janitorial and related cleaning fields, preferred.

Ability to work a flexible schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB:

Knowledge of campus and specific work area(s) assigned to.

Increased knowledge of the use of hand tools and janitorial equipment and supplies.

Knowledge of campus operations, systems and policies.

Increased ability to assess and address maintenance and…

Maintainer, Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance