Maintainer I (SW/N)

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general janitorial duties related to cleaning and maintaining campus facilities. The position is based in Amherst and is onsite. It is considered essential and may require overtime, returning to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and reporting during delays, early departures, and closures. Work is performed in custodial or dining service environments and involves prolonged standing, carrying loads, and using cleaning chemicals or food service equipment. The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; specific workdays will be discussed during the interview process. The position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval. Applicants may submit a resume, which is optional.

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.
Work involves prolonged standing, carrying loads, and using cleaning chemicals or food service equipment.

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 and place it in the appropriate outside area.
Wash trash and waste receptacles to maintain sanitary conditions and minimize pest infestation.
Clean and disinfect bathrooms, including fixtures, surfaces, floors, walls, drains, mirrors, and ventilation units; 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 carpet areas.
Sweep, mop, strip, and wax hard floor surfaces as required.
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, 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 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.
Deliver packages within the building when required.
Lay down and remove tarpaulins and set up and take down chairs and tables for University functions when required.
Work overtime, return between scheduled shifts when directed, and report during delays, early departures, and closures as required for this essential position.