University of Massachusetts Amherst · 2 months ago
Maintainer I (SW/N Facilities Operations)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that aims to expand educational access and fuel innovation. The Maintainer I role involves performing general janitorial duties to ensure cleanliness and maintenance of campus facilities, including cleaning, waste removal, and basic maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
Founded in 1863
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (69)
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2023 (56)
2022 (79)
2021 (19)
2020 (31)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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