Maintainer Ii, Custodial Associate

3 weeks ago


Worcester, United States Worcester State University Full time

**Location**:Worcester, MA **Category**:Staff **Posted On**:Wed Apr 3 2024
**OFFICIAL TITLE**: Maintainer II, Custodial Associate
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**: Maintenance Working Foreman and/or APA Supervisor
**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**: None

**General Statement of Duties**: The Maintainer II, Custodial Associate is responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks related to the cleanliness and upkeep of university buildings and building walkways.

**Responsibilities**:
**(E) = Essential**
- (E) Cleans any/all areas of university buildings including but not limited to offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, fixtures, etc., by washing, sanitizing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, polishing, dusting, and vacuuming; meets the university's standard for cleanliness in performance of duties.
- (E) Operates powered cleaning equipment including but not limited to buffers, vacuums, and power washers.
- (E) Moves furniture and materials in accordance with proper lifting techniques, as necessary.
- (E) Reviews inventory of cleaning supplies in work area(s) and requests/attains additional supplies as needed.
- (E) Empties waste receptacles including but not limited to waste barrels, garbage cans, and recycling bins. May be responsible for operating university vehicles and disposing waste in dumpsters.
- (E) Shovels snow to maintain clear building walkways and stairs; spreads salt and/or sand as necessary.
- (E) Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to cleaning equipment and replacing light bulbs.
- (E) Properly secures cleaning equipment, cleaning equipment storage rooms, classrooms, offices, and buildings after use and in accordance with Facilities Operations guidelines.
- (E) May be responsible for training new Maintainer II employees from time-to-time, as assigned.
- (E) Inspects assigned work area(s) and notifies supervisor of areas or items requiring attention, such as leaking faucets, broken latches, damaged paint, etc.
- (E) Periodically inspects cleaning equipment for wear and tear; notifies supervisor of concerns.
- (E) Assists with delivering goods and moving materials when needed and as assigned.
- (E) Serves as designated essential personnel; responds to weather and other emergency situations as assigned.
- (E) Performs all duties safely and responsibly.
- (E) Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.
- (E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
- (E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned within the Maintainer classification:
**Job Requirements**: Required Qualifications**:

- Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in the English language.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.
- Ability to operate powered and non-powered cleaning equipment.
- Physical stamina and endurance.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle; valid drivers' license required.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to work overtime.
- Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, thorough background check, and CORI check.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
- Experience in building custodial work.

**Additional Information**:
Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

This is a grade 11, non-exempt, full-time (40 hours), benefited AFSCME position.

Bi-weekly salary is $1,644.77 (annual salary is $42,764.02).

Work Schedule:
1ST SHIFT: Monday
- Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

- a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
- pension and supplemental plan retirement options
- life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
- long-term disability coverage
- dental insurance
- 10 vacation days accrued per year
- 15 sick days accrued per year
- 5 personal days per year
- paid holidays
- tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
- and more...

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.



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