Temporary Maintainer, Custodial Associate; Residence Halls

Temporary Maintainer, Custodial Associate (Residence Halls)

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester — the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State; approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students.

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TITLE:

Maintainer, Custodial Associate (Residence Halls)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Maintenance Working Foreman and/or APA Supervisor

General Statement of Duties: The Maintainer II, Custodial Associate is responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks related to the cleanliness and upkeep of university buildings and building walkways.

• Cleans any/all areas of university buildings including but not limited to offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, fixtures, etc., by washing, sanitizing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, polishing, dusting, and vacuuming; meets the university's standard for cleanliness in performance of duties.
• Operates powered cleaning equipment including but not limited to buffers, vacuums, and power washers.
• Moves furniture and materials in accordance with proper lifting techniques, as necessary.
• Empties waste receptacles including but not limited to waste barrels, garbage cans, and recycling bins. May be responsible for operating university vehicles and disposing waste in dumpsters.
• Shovels snow to maintain clear building walkways and stairs; spreads salt and/or sand as necessary.
• Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to cleaning equipment and replacing light bulbs.
• Properly secures cleaning equipment, cleaning equipment storage rooms, classrooms, offices, and buildings after use and in accordance with Facilities Operations guidelines.
• Inspects assigned work area(s) and notifies supervisor of areas or items requiring attention, such as leaking faucets, broken latches, damaged paint, etc.
• Assists with delivering goods and moving materials when needed and as assigned.
• Performs all duties safely and responsibly.

• Ability to understand and apply the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned work.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in the English language.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.
• Ability to operate powered and non-powered cleaning equipment.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre‑employment physical, drug test, thorough background check, and CORI check.

• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in building custodial work.
• Valid Massachusetts hoisting license.

* Appointment to this temporary position is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment physical.

Hourly Rate: $20.00- $25.00

Shift: 37.5 hours/week, OT may be required.

Days off:
Saturday-Sunday.

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
, which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

Applicants must apply online at wo A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.