Maintainer I (NE/S)

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintainer I performs general janitorial duties related to cleaning and maintaining campus facilities. The position cleans assigned building spaces and exterior areas, maintains floors and carpets, removes waste and water, replenishes restroom supplies, and performs simple maintenance on equipment. It also supports building security and University functions and provides customer service responsive to customers’ diverse needs. This is an essential, onsite, full-time position in Amherst with a Saturday-to-Wednesday schedule from 7 AM to 3 PM. The role may require overtime, returning between scheduled shifts when directed, and reporting to work during delays, early departures, and closures. Work takes place in custodial or dining service environments and involves prolonged standing, carrying loads, and using cleaning chemicals or food service equipment. 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.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Must meet the position’s essential-work requirements, including overtime, returning to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and reporting during delays, early departures, and closures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Remove trash and waste from premises and place it in the appropriate area outside the building.
Scrub and rinse trash and waste receptacles to maintain sanitary conditions and minimize pest infestation.
Clean and disinfect bathrooms and replenish paper products, soap, and sanitary napkin dispensers.
Dust, wash, and polish building interiors, including walls, ceilings, doors, furniture, horizontal surfaces, glass, and mirrors; wash exterior windows as required.
Vacuum, shampoo, and spot-clean carpets; sweep, mop, strip, and wax hard floor surfaces.
Keep exterior areas adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, raking, and shoveling snow.
Replace light bulbs and 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, breaks, clogged drains, overflows, rainstorms, or roof leaks using appropriate equipment and supplies.
Clean offices, classrooms, laboratories, corridors, stairwells, elevators, blackboards and whiteboards, water fountains, and other spaces in assigned buildings.
Maintain an orderly custodial closet and follow instructions for the proper use of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain entryways and entryway mats by sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
Lock and unlock premises to maintain security and provide access.
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 and set up or take down tarpaulins, chairs, and tables for University functions.