Maintainer - Dining Services

Maintainer I
- Dining Services

Campus

Title:

Maintainer I
- Dining Services
State

Job Title:

Maintainer I
Department:
Dining Services
Job Code: H10 X01
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Funding:
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Timeframe: 35 Weeks

Shift: Sun-Mon-Thurs-Fri-Sat 3:30pm to 11:30pm
Regular Days Off:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Supervision Received:
Receives direct supervision from Maintainer III, assistant managers of dining services, or other supervisory employees who assign work and review performance for compliance with instructions and established standards.
Supervision Exercised:
None
Salary: $1,740.88 Bi-Weekly

Working Conditions:

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

Performs general custodial duties in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or an assigned area within a building. Works as a member of a team cleaning custodial program which includes housekeeping, cleaning, moving furniture and trash removal in the dining commons. Performs related work as required.

Essential:

• Removes trash, recyclables and waste from assigned areas and places them at designated site to ensure clean and sanitary conditions and the proper handling of recyclable materials.
• Washes trash recycling and waste receptacles by scrubbing containers and rinsing with hose to provide sanitary conditions and minimize pest infestation.
• Cleans and restocks bathrooms and lavatories by cleaning and disinfecting toilets, sinks, showers, stall partitions and floor areas to ensure clean, sanitary and disinfected facilities.
• Maintains walls, ceilings, doors and horizontal surfaces by dusting and washing with detergent solutions to provide a clean, sanitary and attractive facility.
• Maintains furniture by dusting, washing with detergent solution and polishing to provide a clean and attractive facility.
• Cleans interior and exterior glass and mirrors by washing with glass cleaning solution to provide a clean and attractive facility.
• Maintains carpeted areas by vacuuming and cleaning to prolong life of carpet and maintain a clean and attractive facility.
• Maintains hard floor surfaces by sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing to prolong life of floor surfaces and maintain a clean and attractive facility.
• Assists in keeping exterior areas immediately adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, removing trash, and removing snow and ice to maintain safe and attractive entrances to our facilities.
• Moves and arranges furniture per specific room plans and to accommodate needs.
• Performs simple general repairs by replacing belts, tightening screws and cleaning the equipment in order to keep all machinery and equipment in good working condition.
• Replaces light bulbs or fluorescent tubes to maintain a safe and well-lit environment.
• Provides basic security functions by locking doors and windows, and reports any incidents that detract from providing a clean, safe, and attractive facility.
• Supervises student employees assigned to the custodial section of the department. Ability to locate weaknesses in cleanliness, such as dirt and stains, in assigned area; ability to take corrective action.
• Locates weaknesses in cleanliness, such as dirt and stains, in assigned area; takes corrective action.

• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned dining services activities.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude (ability to use simple hand and power cleaning equipment).
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• 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.
• Ability to climb and work on elevated platforms, including ladders and scaffolds.

• Knowledge of departmental, university, and state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to area of assignment and ability to apply them to unit activities.
• Ability to operate and care for department equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor machines, extractors and pressure washers.
• Ability to prepare and apply cleaning solutions safely and efficiently in accordance with department standards.
• Thorough knowledge…