Maintainer I, Custodian

Job Description ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE BSU EMPLOYMENT PAGE CONSIDERED : IF YOU APPLY THROUGH THE APPLY ONLINE BUTTON ABOVE ON THIS CAREERS PAGE YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE LINK DOES NOT WORK): From Bridgewater State University's inception in 1840 by Horace Mann as one of the first normal schools in America to the current day, BSU has worked to ensure that our students receive an accessible, affordable, and exceptional education. BSU aspires to be the leader in our mission class for closing equity gaps for Black/Cape Verdean, Latinx, Native American, Asian, and other students of color. BSU's institutional values, the work of the President's Special Task Force on Racial Justice, and leadership of the Leading for Change Higher Education Diversity Consortium underscore the campus' commitment to racial equity and other forms of social justice. The mission of the Department of Facilities Management is to is to create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, and living; and serves to support our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources. Successful candidates will be staff members that can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the Department of Facilities Management in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community. This position will provide the opportunity to contribute to student success by maintaining a clean and safe campus that promotes learning and living for a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. BSU embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will foster an inclusive environment that supports students, faculty and staff from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply. Full-time, 12 Month, AFSCME position Various schedules and tour of duties available, for first, second, and third shifts. Location: BSU Campus Wide This is an essential position. *Initial assignment only. Subject to change according to institutional needs. This opportunity fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, working with diverse students, faculty, and staff. Maintainer I's are responsible for all aspects of cleaning and general building maintenance including: 1. Maintain an environment that is welcoming to people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 2. Provide superior customer service and maintain a clean, safe working environment. 3. Perform physically demanding and detailed custodial maintenance of BSU's academic, residential, administrative, research, athletic, dining, and campus facilities. 4. Thoroughly clean and maintain campus facilities, including restrooms and showers. 5. Sweep walkways, vacuum, shampoo and extract carpeting, scrub, wax, and buff floors. 6. Polish furniture and woodwork. 7. Move and reset furniture in residential and academic buildings. 8. Removal of trash including broken and worn materials such as mattresses, chairs, and desks. 9. Perform a variety of related indoor/outdoor general maintenance tasks including snow removal. 10. Perform periodic large-scale project cleaning duties or maintenance projects. 11. Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University and provide assistance when needed. This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement. Qualifications ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE BSU EMPLOYMENT PAGE CONSIDERED : IF YOU APPLY THROUGH THE APPLY ONLINE BUTTON ABOVE ON THIS CAREERS PAGE YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE LINK DOES NOT WORK): REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion. • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. • Passion for and commitment to social justice, racial justice, and civic engagement. • Ability to follow instructions and maintain a safe working environment. • Knowledge of or ability to learn proper cleaning methods and use of cleaning equipment. • Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy objects, physical stamina, ability to shovel snow. • Willingness and ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. • Ability to interact tactfully with students, faculty and staff. • Ability to learn or knowledge of basic computer skills State Job Specifications are available in the Human Resources Office or on the Human Resources website PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Current and valid Drivers License.