Building Services Worker (Multiple Openings)

Bentley University•Waltham, MA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Services Worker position at Bentley University involves a range of cleaning and maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, floors, carpets, and waste receptacles, as well as trash removal. The role also entails cleaning and polishing furniture and fixtures, moving furniture for university functions, and performing seasonal tasks like salting, sanding, and snow removal. These duties are carried out in accordance with OSHA regulations and established procedures. The position requires frequent to constant standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching, with occasional to frequent bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and twisting. The most physically demanding aspects involve handling cleaning products, supplies, furniture, and snow removal, which may require lifting 20-50 pounds, and heavier tasks may need assistance from co-workers.

Requirements

Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position.
Must be able to read, write and interpret all documents in the English language, e.g. safety rules, material data sheets (MSDS), operating repair, installation and procedure instruction manuals.
Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
Must be available for emergency call in situations.
Use of a motor vehicle is required for transportation of tools and equipment for job-related duties.
Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.
Properly uses and cares for Bentley tools, radios and equipment.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1-3 years experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all floor maintenance in accordance with industry standards.
Properly cares for and maintains the equipment under their charge, vacuums, floor machines, etc.
Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of buildings and adjacent ground areas.
Empties and cleans interior and exterior waste baskets, smoking urns, and receptacles and delivers waste to designated collecting area.
Maintains and monitors immediate building exterior.
Cleans and polishes office furniture: e.g. desks, tables, book cases and file cabinets.
Responsible for detail work: e.g. polishing brass, stainless steel, and drinking fountains.
Cleans and dusts ledges, corners, baseboards, and all furniture without disturbing customer’s personal belongings.
Cleans and maintains a (clean for health) sanitary condition in both wash and rest rooms, drinking fountains, locker rooms, etc.
Participates in training to keep and acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities to remain current with standard operational practices and revised standards.
Follows proper clean-up and recycling procedures as well as observe all safety rules and regulations (including OSHA regulations) while handling and/or caring for Bentley tools and equipment, to avoid injury to self and others.
Reports building damages, malfunctioning equipment, needed maintenance and/or repairs in assigned work areas.
Moves and sets up furniture and equipment associated with on-going university operations and functions as per building specifications and frequencies.
Performs light furniture moves in assigned buildings for cleaning and safety concerns.
Responds to campus cleaning emergencies.
Responds to emergency call-in situations.
Interacts professionally with all members of the Bentley community.
Inputs data into the computerized work order system, recording time and work order information.
Maintains and monitors immediate building exterior removing litter and snow, as well as the salting and sanding of walks, porches, entrances and stairways.
Provides appropriate support during major campus activities including but not limited to: snow removal, freshman orientation, open house, opening/closing of school, baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate commencement.
Changes lights bulbs as needed.
May be required to assist other trades as directed by Facilities Manager.
Performs all other related duties necessary to meet Facilities Management requirements.