Maintainer, Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance

Maintainer I

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.

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, tools and equipment used in building, maintenance, groundskeeping.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Valid Driver's License. Preferred Requirements:
At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work. License and/or Certification Requirements:
Valid Driver's License.

Salary:
Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package. Health Insurance:
Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately. Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period.

In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution. Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities. Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits. Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at  or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor. Background Check Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check.

A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.