What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Superintendent position at NU USA Northeastern University?
About the Opportunity SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Building Services and the supervisory team, the Building Superintendent will perform a variety of duties to assist in the maintenance and repair of the academic & dormitory buildings. The ideal candidate must be able to work on their own and alongside superintendents, part- time and contracted personnel to service and clean laundry rooms, recreation rooms, offices, classrooms, and common areas by: Vacuuming and dusting. Washing walls, furniture, glass, or partitions. Replacing light bulbs. Emptying recycling bins and trash. Servicing restrooms by filling soap, paper towel, toilet paper, sanitary napkin dispensers. Mopping up water, leaks, and spills Unplugging sinks and unclogging toilets. Opening and closing buildings and keeping the entryways accessible. Sweeping debris off stairs and sidewalks on front of the buildings as well as shoveling snow and putting down ice melt. Putting away delivered stock items such as cases of toilet paper, paper towels, and soap in the stockroom. Assisting others in settling up staging, tables and chairs for University functions. Moving and setting up furniture. Performing other related duties as required or directed. Job description subject to change based upon the emergency circumstances and University needs and demands. QUALIFICATIONS Must have a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and DOT certificate. Must be able to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors/directors and all levels of the organization. Must be able to perform manual labor, including frequent lifting/carrying/transporting loads up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work alone and climb multiple sets of stairs, work off of ladders, staging, etc. Must be able to respond to overtime needs beyond the normal workday. Mandatory overtime, inclusive of weekends, as required or requested by Director of Building Services. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations. Must have the ability to follow directions. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Ninety days after employment, employees are required to become a member of the Union Local 32BJ, District 615. Position requires a criminal background check. Permanent membership on the Snow Team is a requirement of this position. 40-hour work week – Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 6AM - 2:30PM Position Type Facilities Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Base Pay Rate: $30.41 Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
Salary : $30