General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Performs general custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or group of buildings and grounds; performs related work as required. Assist with snow removal functions which may include but is not limited to, shoveling, operating snow blowers and related equipment.

Qualifications Required at Hire:

• Performs general custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or group of buildings and grounds; performs related work as required.
• Cleans offices, rooms, lounges, bathrooms, corridors and other spaces of the University campus.
• Cleans, waxes, polishes and buffs floors.
• Empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste and trash receptacles.
• Washes windows, woodwork, toilets, lavatories, washrooms and fixtures; dusts and polishes furniture.
• Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, floor cleaning machines, carpet scrubbers, snow blowers, etc.
• Handles materials/equipment/supplies arriving at or departing from building; moves furniture as required.
• Locks and unlocks premises and performs other similar security tasks.
• Sweeps and cleans walks, rakes leaves, shovels snow, and generally assists in keeping immediately adjacent outside premises in an orderly condition.
• Makes simple, general repairs.
• Stands and walks for prolonged periods of time; lifts and carries heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• This is an essential position and employees are required to work outdoors in all types of weather; may work varied shifts, weekends, holidays or nights; is exposed to the hazard of wet, slippery floors; is exposed to the hazards of housekeeping chemicals, noxious fumes and dust. Sometimes works from ladders and scaffolds.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, equipment, and methods commonly employed in housekeeping, cleaning operations; working knowledge of simple maintenance work.
• Ability to operate and care for electronic sweepers, vacuums, mop wringers, brushes, buffers, snow blowers, and other household cleaning and ground care equipment.
• Ability to make general repairs of a simple nature.
• Physical ability to withstand the strain of performing manual tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.
• Working knowledge of the type, properties, quality and uses of cleaning supplies and equipment and their effect on the various types of construction and finishes.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check) a SORI a background check satisfactory to the university and pass a complete physical conducted by a university identified physician.

This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt position. The position is governed by the AFSCME/1067, Council 93 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agreement outlines the grade and step compensation model with an annual salary of $45,249.62 which is non-negotiable in adherence with the CBA. hours are Monday through Friday from 7am-3:30pm. The application deadline is May 24, 2024.
Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• a choice of 9 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
• competitive retirement plan
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term disability coverage
• dental insurance
• accrued vacation and sick days
• personal days
• paid holidays
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fitchburg State University strongly recommends that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.