CPM Maintainer I - Fitchburg State University

Job Description

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.

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; works 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 within Maintainer I specification assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• 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 background check satisfactory to the university.
  
  

Additional Information

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 $47,539.44 which is non-negotiable in adherence with the CBA. This position is a salary grade 10, step 05. The schedule is Monday-Friday- 4:00pm-12:00am. This position requires a pre-employment physical.

Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes

• Nine 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.
  
  

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional references.

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