Maintainer, Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance

Position: Maintainer I - Westfield State University
Job Description:

Campus

Title:

Maintainer I

State

Job Title:

Maintainer I

Department:
Environmental Services

Job Code: H10 X01

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Funding:

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Timeframe: 52 Weeks

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Regular Days Off:
Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received:
Receives direct supervision from a Maintainer III;
Staff Assistant, Director of Environmental Services, or Maintenance Working Foreman.

Supervision Exercised:
None

Salary: $1,706.74 Bi-Weekly

Working Conditions:

Maintainers stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects up to 50lbs; work outdoors in all types of weather; work varied shifts, weekends, holidays or nights; are exposed to the hazards 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.

General Statement of Duties:

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

Essential:

* Routinely cleans campus property, such as offices, restrooms, bathrooms, corridors, public spaces, gymnasium and other athletic facilities, classrooms and laboratories, student apartments and rooms, auditoriums, storerooms, stairwells, elevators, etc.

* 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.

* Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to University buildings.

* 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, ceiling tiles, window treatments, screens and performs other light maintenance.

* 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 of University-owned furniture and equipment.

Non-Essential:

* May transport and erect temporary signage.

Requirements:

Qualifications Required at Hire:

* Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations and policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.

* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

* Ability to understand technical documentation/specifications including safety procedures and chemical applications.

* Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships.

* Ability to deal tactfully with others.

* Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.

* Ability to stand or walk, for prolonged periods of time.

* Physical stamina and endurance.

* Manual dexterity (ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring continuous use of hands and arms).

* Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, defined as up to 50 pounds independently and more than 50 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications Acquired on Job:

* Knowledge and understanding of departmental, University, and state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to area of assignment and ability to apply them to unit activities.

* Knowledge of the standard procedures followed in the storage of building custodial and cleaning materials.

* Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.

* Knowledge of the principles and methods of inventory control of supplies and equipment.

* Ability to maintain accurate records.

* Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in building maintenance, and custodial, groundskeeping.

* 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 proper storage methods such as palatizing, binning, etc.

* Knowledge of the methods followed in building custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping work.

* Knowledge of the types and uses of materials,…