Maintainer I (Berkshire Dining Commons)

Title: Maintainer I (Berkshire Dining Commons)

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Berkshire Dining Commons

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: full time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Performs general custodial duties in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or of an assigned area within a building in the Auxiliary Services Department. Works as a member of a team cleaning custodial program (CAPP Hillyard Rovic) which includes housekeeping, cleaning, moving furniture, and trash removal in assigned Auxiliary Services buildings.

Essential Functions

Removes trash, recyclables, and waste from assigned areas and places receptacles at designated site to ensure clean and sanitary conditions and the proper handling of recyclable materials.

Washes trash recycling and waste receptacles by scrubbing containers and rinsing with hose to provide sanitary conditions and minimize pest infestation.

Cleans and restocks bathrooms and lavatories by cleaning and disinfecting toilets, sinks, showers, stall partitions and floor areas to ensure clean, sanitary and disinfected facilities.

Maintains walls, ceilings, doors and horizontal surfaces by dusting and washing with detergent solutions to provide a clean and attractive facility.

Maintains furniture by dusting, washing with detergent solution and polishing to provide a clean and attractive facility.

Cleans glass and mirrors by washing with glass cleaning solution to provide a clean and attractive facility.

Maintains carpeted areas by vacuuming and cleaning to prolong life of carpet and maintain a clean and attractive facility.

Maintains hard floor surfaces by sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing to prolong life of floor surfaces and maintain a clean and attractive facility.

Assists in keeping exterior areas immediately adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, removing trash, and removing snow and ice to maintain safe and attractive entrances to facilities.

Moves and arranges furniture per specific room plans and to accommodate client needs.

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

Replaces light bulbs or fluorescent tubes to maintain a safe and well lighted environment.

Provides basic security functions by locking doors and windows, and reports incidents that detract from providing a clean, safe, and attractive facility.

Other Functions

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the methods used in institutional cleaning.

Ability to follow oral and written instruction in English.

Ability to use simple hand and power cleaning equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

This position is designated as essential personnel. 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. It is your responsibility to update the service desk with your current phone numbers.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in custodial or dining service environments, and entails prolonged standing, carrying loads, and use of cleaning chemicals or food service equipment.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

7pm-3am; rotating days off (may include weekends and holidays).

Salary Information

Pay Grade: AFSCME Grade 09

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.