Maintainer I

Maintainer I Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, this

position is responsible for performing janitorial, custodial,

housekeeping, grounds keeping or routine maintenance for the buildings

and grounds. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Performs specific cleaning tasks in all campus buildings, including

dusting rooms and objects within rooms; washing walls, windows, floors,

soiled equipment and objects; cleaning and stocking bathrooms; stripping

and refinishing hard surface floors; deep cleaning soft

floors/furniture; insuring proper use of cleaning chemicals and

equipment; moving furniture/appliances; making general repairs of a

simple nature to buildings and equipment; removing snow and performing

grounds keeping tasks. Cleans campus property such as offices,

classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork,

toilets, lavatories or fixtures by washing, waxing, buffing, sweeping,

polishing, dusting, or vacuum cleaning; and empties and cleans waste

barrels, garbage cans and other waste receptacles. Cleans above areas

and contents in a systematic and consistent manner as prescribed by

departmental procedures and within the standards prescribed. Locates

weaknesses in cleanliness, such as dirt and stains, in assigned area and

takes corrective actions. Cleans sidewalks, collects and hauls debris

from around buildings. Shovels snow from sidewalks, ramps, entry areas,

roofs, etc. Prepares work orders for repairs and to correct

deficiencies. Assists in maintaining the security of buildings by

locking and unlocking areas; reports unusual or suspicious situations to

public safety. Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, Full ceiling

tiles, and assists trades with other light maintenance as needed. Uses

and maintains environmental services department equipment to assure good

condition; makes basic repairs as needed. Reports to supervisors

regarding activities completed, supplies needed, and pending issues.

Provides on-campus moving services within buildings of university-owned

furniture and equipment. May assist with trash disposal. Performs

routine laboring tasks to assist skilled tradespeople engaged in

maintenance, repair or construction work using hand and electrical tools

appropriate to craft. Plants, seeds, transplants, removes, prunes,

trims, waters, sprays or fertilizes trees, shrubbery, grass, plants or

flowers; participates in the propagation, growth and care of flowers,

plant and shrubs; assists in planning and executing horticultural

designs for grounds beautification. Sweeps sidewalks, rakes and collects

leaves, collects and hauls debris or rubbish, shovels snow, sands

roadways or walkways; performs other manual tasks involved with snow

removal, control and disposal. i.e. salting, manually shoveling snow,

using snow blowers etc. Cleans, washes, refuels, oils or greases trucks

or automobiles; performs other manual labor tasks in connection with the

maintenance and operation of a garage or equipment depot. Requirements:

Three (3) years custodial experience preferred. Ability to work with

minimal supervision and to follow oral and written directions. Ability

to lift medium to heavy objects. Must be able to stand or walk for

prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to climb and work on

ladders and scaffolds. Must have the physical stamina and endurance.

Must have manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude. Must be able to work

outside in all weather conditions. Must be able to work in a diverse

college setting. Required to be a member of the campus snow removal

Team. Experience In a College Setting Preferred. Additional Information

SALARY: \$1,706.74 Grade 10, Step 1. Job specifications/Maintainer

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Series.doc BENEFITS: Yes POSITION CLASSIFICATION: AFSCME GRANT FUNDED:

No WORK SCHEDULE: Shift Schedule - Monday-Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00pm