Maintainer III

Westfield State University • Westfield, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Westfield State University is hiring two Maintainer III employees in Environmental Services. This is a full-time, permanent, 52-week, fully in-person position on campus. The posting lists two schedule options: Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with Friday and Saturday off; or Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off. The position is currently open only to internal Westfield State University employees, though external applicants may apply to other available positions.

The Maintainer III directly supervises 1–10 Maintainer I employees assigned to campus buildings. The role plans and assigns work, trains employees, inspects work and building conditions, keeps records, and reports on work performed and conditions found. It also performs routine custodial and building-maintenance tasks, including cleaning, moving furniture and equipment, operating tools and power equipment, preparing spaces for events, requisitioning supplies, and removing snow. The position receives direct supervision from the Director of Environmental Services and may also receive direction from the Manager of Environmental Services or Maintenance Working Foreman.

The work involves prolonged standing and walking; lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds; outdoor work in all weather; and exposure to wet or slippery floors, chemicals, fumes, dust, heat, noise, traffic, and high-voltage wires. Employees may work from ladders and scaffolds and may be required to climb trees and operate motor vehicles. A valid driver's license is required. Employment is contingent on successful completion and review of a background check.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive tasks requiring continuous use of hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to identify cleanliness issues, such as dirt and stains, and take corrective action.
• Ability to climb and work on elevated platforms, including ladders and scaffolds.
• Valid driver's license.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion and review of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 1–10 maintainers in cleaning and maintaining University buildings.
• Provide on-the-job training to employees and foster harmonious working relationships.
• Plan and assign work based on the work required, employees’ capabilities, and available resources.
• Inspect worksites to ensure resources and materials are used efficiently and work meets established standards.
• Maintain inventory, maintenance, and hours-worked records.
• Inspect building interiors for cleanliness and condition, and prepare written reports on conditions and work performed.
• Perform routine cleaning of building interiors and exteriors, including offices, classrooms, bathrooms, corridors, roofs, sidewalks, entries, lounges, trash rooms, and storerooms.
• Prepare buildings for conferences and events using the University's event management calendar.
• Move equipment and furniture.
• Operate and maintain power equipment and manual tools.
• Remove snow and perform safety-related tasks around building exteriors.
• Requisition supplies.
• May supervise part-time, temporary, or summer employees and may transport and erect temporary signage.
• Assess emergency maintenance and repair needs and make recommendations to a supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may choose among HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans.
• Eligible employees receive a retirement pension through the MA State Employee Retirement System after a 10-year vesting period, or may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Eligible employees, spouses, and dependent children receive reduced tuition at Massachusetts state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• 12 paid holidays and vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed