Maintainer I (SW/S Facilities Operations)

University of Massachusetts Amherst • Amherst, MA • 1h ago

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Work @type: Staff Full Time

Location: UMass Amherst

Department:Custodial Services

Union:AFSCME

Categories: Custodial, AFSCME A

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.

Essential Functions

Removes trash and waste from premises as required and places outside building in appropriate area. Washes trash and waste receptacles as required by scrubbing containers and rinsing with hose to provide sanitary conditions and minimize pest infestation.

Cleans bathrooms including toilets, urinals, sinks, bathtubs, showers (where applicable), shelves, stall partitions, floor area, walls, drains, mirrors and ventilation units, to ensure clean, sanitary and disinfected area. Also replenishes paper products, soap products, and sanitary napkin dispensers.

Cleans building interiors by dusting, washing and/or polishing walls, ceilings, doors, furniture, horizontal surfaces, glass, and mirrors to provide a clean and attractive facility.

Cleans interior glass as required by washing with a glass cleaning solution, washes windows outside.

Maintains carpet areas as required by vacuuming, shampooing, and spot removing to prolong life of floor surface and maintain cleanliness.

Maintains hard floor surfaces as required, by sweeping, wet or dry mopping, stripping, and waxing to prolong life of floor surface and to maintain cleanliness.

Keeps exterior areas immediately adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, raking, and shoveling snow.

Replaces light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes as required and washes light fixtures to maintain a safe and well-lighted environment.

Moves and arranges furniture as required in order to provide an attractive facility.

Removes water from areas caused by, but not limited to leaks, water line breaks, clogged drains, overflows, rainstorms, and roof leaks, utilizing wet vacuums, pumps, mops and pails, floor squeegees etc. to prevent damage to and maintain an attractive facility.

Cleans offices, classrooms, laboratories, corridors, stairwells, elevators, blackboards/whiteboards, water fountains, and other spaces in assigned buildings, using various materials and equipment to provide a clean and attractive facility.

Maintains orderly custodial closet and follows instructions on the proper use of materials, supplies, and equipment.

Maintains entryways and entryway mats as required by sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.

Locks and unlocks premises to maintain security and provide ease in entry.

Performs simple general maintenance by replacing belts, tightening screws, and cleaning equipment to keep machinery and equipment in good working condition.

Practices and promotes excellent customer service in the workplace and exhibits a clear commitment to the diverse needs of customers.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

May be required to lay down and remove tarpaulins and set up and knock down chairs and tables on the premises for University functions.

May be required to deliver packages within the building.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Ability to follow oral and written instruction in English.?

Ability to use simple hand and power cleaning equipment.

Must be able to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.?

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods commonly employed in cleaning operations.

Ability to operate and care for equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor machines, and pressure washers.

Ability to prepare and apply cleaning solutions safely and efficiently.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Ability to perform manual labor tasks for extended periods and under varying climatic conditions.

Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and bend.

Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, reach, twist, bend, lift and perform repetitive movements.

Additional Details

This position isessential. This includes the obligation to work overtime, to return to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and to report to work during any delays, early departures, and closures. Incumbent is responsible for updating the service desk with current phone number.

Work Schedule

Friday-Tuesday; 7am-3pm.

Salary Information

AFSCME Non-Exempt Grade 09

Classified Step Scale (https://www.umass.edu/hr/documents/salary-schedule)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit online application and provide contact information for three (3) personal references.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Advertised: Oct 16 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jan 16 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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