Housing Maintenance Worker

University of New Hampshire

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About The Position

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. Perform routine housekeeping, light maintenance, and grounds (including snow removal) related tasks to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy living and working environment for residents and assigned staff of 2, on campus, university apartment complexes.

Requirements

• High school or vocational school graduation or equivalent.
• Skills in minor plumbing, electrical work and carpentry.
• Ability to use tools and machinery.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather for prolonged periods of time.
• Must successfully complete a job specific, bio-mechanical test.
• Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Must take part in rotating on call availability.
• Must be able to effectively work alone as well as with others.
• Must possess the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks in assigned area within 2 on-campus apartment complexes.
• Areas include public restrooms, laundry rooms, corridors, lounges, and stairwells.
• Follow the safe handling and cleaning of blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
• Routinely clean floor coverings, including vacuuming, spot cleaning and extraction of carpets, sweeping, and mopping of hard surface floors.
• Collect and remove all waste material, sort recyclable materials, and discard in outdoor collection bins.
• Utilize approved cleaning chemicals and equipment to clean and sanitize all contact surfaces.
• Maintain clean grounds and walkways to include mowing, raking, pruning, weeding, sweeping and mulch beds.
• Perform light maintenance duties including light bulb replacement, drain clog removal, pest control, painting, patching, and minor furniture repairs.
• Maintain tools and equipment as required.
• Assist with furniture moving and special event set-ups.
• Respond to maintenance requests for service as needed.
• Report all items that require maintenance/repair.
• Perform restorative project work during winter, spring, and summer breaks, including deep cleaning vacant student rooms and common areas.
• Restore floor surfaces, including stripping and re-finishing, scrubbing, scraping, and buffing.
• Take part in a rotating on call schedule to respond to after hour emergencies.
• Participate in job related training and team meetings including regular staff meetings, annual safety training, and Department of Housing and university community events as required.
• Snow removal is required from walkways using shovels, tractor mounted and walk behind snow throwers.
• Snow removal may require work after hours depending on storm timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED