Janitor III

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series keep buildings in clean and orderly condition; maintain the appearance and cleanliness of floors; wash interior surfaces of buildings such as walls, ceilings, windows, etc.; maintain grounds around buildings; empty waste receptacles; move furniture; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to provide cleaning/maintenance services to ensure that assigned premises are properly cleaned and maintained.

• General cleaning includes floors, carpet, rugs, windows and walls; vacuum, sweep and mop floors.
• Disinfect and clean commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones.
• Clean and stock all restrooms within the building; toilets, sinks, floors, etc.
• Empty all trash and recycling bins throughout the buildings.
• Clean spills, leaks, and other sanitary issues.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions while performing duties or inspecting the premises.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, polishers, scrubbers, and other equipment.
• Dust furniture and fixtures.
• Move furniture (tables, chairs, desks, etc.) when needed for events, trainings, and meetings.
• Maintain outdoor grounds by picking up trash, emptying outdoor garbage cans, etc.
• Support in the cleaning of other D3 facilities when needed.
• Ensure facility is secure when warranted; may have to open and/or close the building before and/or after hours.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Be available for certain overtime situations, such as after‑hour events at the premises.
• Maintain schedules for cleaning areas of the building.
• Maintain records/logs on assigned unit activities.
• Confer with agency staff concerning work activities to resolve problems and exchange information.

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and efficiently planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining a safe statewide transportation system. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found /massdot-careers.

Applicants must have at least two years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work. This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States‑Massachusetts‑Worcester – 499 Plantation St
• Agency:
  Massachusetts Department of Transportation
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Shift: Multiple
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary: 49,110.10 – 63,922.04 Yearly
• Bargaining Unit: DOT
• Confidential:
  No
• Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  No

Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisitionte.ma.us. For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‑368‑4722. For a disability‑related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‑274‑1935.