Maintainer II 1st Shift

Maintainer II 1st Shift

Category:
Maintenance/Trades

Department:
Facilities

Locations:
Worcester, MA

Posted:

Closes: 10/18/2026

Type:

Position

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. Include responsibility for cleaning and maintaining food-contact surfaces on campus.

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.

Supervises part time and work study students as assigned.

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 surfaces.

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.

Operates various grounds equipment including but not limited to: plows, sanders, snow sweepers, bob-cats.

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 windows, locked doors, etc.

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

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

Include responsibility for cleaning and maintaining food-contact surfaces on campus.

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

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

Provide on the job training to employees.

Maintain necessary records, such as inventory records, maintenance records and records of hours worked.

Inspects equipment and tools for wear and tear and prepare work orders for repair of equipment.

Inspect interiors of buildings for cleanliness and state of repair and make reports on conditions found.

Prepare written reports of work performed.

Perform other duties consistent with the Massachusetts Department of Personnel Administration Classification Specifications for Maintainer II.Performing other related duties as assigned.

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 operate tree trimming equipment and climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.

Physical stamina and endurance.

Manual dexterity.

Mechanical aptitude.

Obtain a Food Safety Handler certification within 30 days of appointment and maintain certification as required

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…