Maintainer I (NE/S)

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintaining campus facilities. The position cleans and maintains assigned building interiors and exterior areas, operates and cares for cleaning equipment, performs simple general maintenance, and supports building security and University functions. The position is deemed essential and may require overtime, returning to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and reporting to work during delays, early departures, and closures.

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 designated outside area, and wash receptacles as needed.
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.
Clean interior glass and wash exterior windows as required.
Vacuum, shampoo, and spot-clean carpets.
Sweep, mop, strip, and wax hard floor surfaces.
Keep exterior areas immediately adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, raking, and shoveling snow.
Replace light bulbs or fluorescent tubes as required and wash 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, and roof leaks using wet vacuums, pumps, mops, pails, floor squeegees, and similar equipment.
Clean offices, classrooms, laboratories, corridors, stairwells, elevators, blackboards and whiteboards, water fountains, and other spaces in assigned buildings.
Keep the custodial closet orderly 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 to maintain security and provide access.
Perform simple general maintenance, such as replacing belts, tightening screws, and cleaning equipment.
Provide 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.