Maintainer I (SW/N)

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintaining campus facilities. The position cleans assigned building spaces and exterior areas, maintains floors and carpets, replenishes restroom supplies, removes trash and water, and performs simple equipment maintenance. It also supports facility security by locking and unlocking premises and provides customer service to the diverse needs of campus customers. This position is deemed essential. The employee may be required to work overtime, return between scheduled shifts when directed, and report during delays, early departures, and closures. The work is performed in custodial or dining service environments and involves prolonged standing, carrying loads, and using cleaning chemicals or food service equipment. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; specific workdays will be discussed during the interview process. The position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to use simple hand and power cleaning equipment.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods commonly used in cleaning operations.
Ability to operate and care for equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor machines, and pressure washers.
Ability to prepare and apply cleaning solutions safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Remove trash and waste from premises, place it in the appropriate outside area, and wash waste receptacles as needed.
Clean and disinfect bathrooms and replenish paper products, soap products, and sanitary napkin dispensers.
Dust, wash, or polish interior surfaces, including walls, ceilings, doors, furniture, glass, and mirrors; wash exterior windows as required.
Vacuum, shampoo, and spot-clean carpets.
Sweep, mop, strip, and wax hard floor surfaces as needed.
Keep exterior areas immediately adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, raking, and shoveling snow.
Replace light bulbs or fluorescent tubes and wash light fixtures up to six feet from the floor.
Move and arrange furniture as required.
Remove water from areas affected by leaks, water line breaks, clogged drains, overflows, rainstorms, or roof leaks using appropriate equipment and materials.
Clean assigned offices, classrooms, laboratories, corridors, stairwells, elevators, blackboards and whiteboards, water fountains, and other spaces.
Maintain an orderly custodial closet and follow instructions for proper use of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain entryways and entryway mats by sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
Lock and unlock premises.
Perform simple general maintenance, such as replacing belts, tightening screws, and cleaning equipment.
Practice and promote excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment to customers’ diverse needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
May deliver packages within the building.
May lay down and remove tarpaulins and set up and take down chairs and tables for University functions.
Work overtime, return between scheduled shifts when directed, and report during delays, early departures, and closures as required for this essential position.