Campus Facilities Maintainer - 1st Shift

Maintainer I 1st Shift

Category:
Maintenance/Trades
Department:
Facilities
Locations:
Worcester, MA
Posted:
Closes: 3/15/2026
Type:
Position

General Statement

Performs general janitorial and custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building, or an assigned area within a building, or a group of buildings; performs related work as required. Incumbents will be designated as Essential Personnel and will perform snow removal activities, and report during weather emergency situations.

Supervision Received

Incumbents of positions at this level receive supervision from employees of a higher grade, who provide instruction, assign work and review performance through verbal reports and visual inspection for compliance with instructions and established standards.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises part time and work study students as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities
Cleans campus property such as offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, lavatories or fixtures by washing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, polishing, dusting or vacuum cleaning; and empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste receptacles.

Cleans, waxes, polishes and other floor maintenance required to protect finish.

Washes windows, woodwork, restroom areas and other interior and exterior surfaces.

Empties and cleans waste containers and other trash receptacles to maintain cleanliness.

Loads and unloads trucks, moves furniture, also operates dollies and two-wheel hand trucks or other equipment used in furniture moving.

Operates all types of cleaning equipment required to clean floors and carpets.

Sets up rooms for meeting functions, banquets, training sessions, etc.

Locks and unlocks rooms of building as directed or assigned.

Makes general security checks of buildings and grounds during cleaning tour, checking for open windows, unlocked doors, etc.

Replaces light bulbs, lamps, and clean light fixtures as needed or required.

Includes visual check of building for maintenance or repair work, and notify immediate supervisor of area for work required.

Keep area adjacent to buildings clean of trash, keeping steps and walks clear of sand, paper, emptying trash containers immediately adjacent to building, etc.

Sweep sidewalks, rakes and collects leaves, groundskeeping duties as assigned, collects and hauls debris or rubbish, shovels snow, sands roadways or walkways, performs other manual tasks involved with snow removal, control and disposal.

Actively supporting the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; striving to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.

Working actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respects the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.

Embracing the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and supporting the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

Providing flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assessing processes and procedures and revising accordingly.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicles Operator's License.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

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

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

Ability to deal tactfully with others.

Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.

Ability to operate tree trimming equipment.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Physical stamina and endurance.

Manual dexterity.

Mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications
Floor maintenance experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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

Physical ability to withstand strain of performing manual tasks.

Some experience in general janitor duties.

Working knowledge of simple maintenance work 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.

Ability to work alone without supervision.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working…