Maintainer, Part Time

Company Description:

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967,
Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical
community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security,
Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce
potential employees each year. STCC’s highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology
continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening,
weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving
Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and
students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as
they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially
responsible graduates.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, this position is
responsible for performing janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, grounds keeping or routine maintenance for the building 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.
• Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to campus
  buildings.
• 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.
• Performs manual labor in a stockroom, storeroom or warehouse, such as loading or unloading freight, materials or equipment;
  receiving, unpacking and storing goods, materials and equipment
• Operates wheel tractors, electric trimmers, buffers or other similar
  mechanical or power-driven equipment; drives a truck.
• This position is essential personnel and is required to perform routine
  disinfection in order to prevent the spread of illness on campus, as well as, in response to covid-19 confirmed cases.

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

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the
qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the
equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

WORKING
CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Maintainers stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects; work outdoors in
all types of weather; work varied shifts, weekends, holidays or nights; are exposed to the hazard of wet, slippery floors; work under
exposure to the hazards to chemicals, toxic and noxious fumes, dust excessive heat, high noise levels, high volume traffic conditions and
high voltage wires: work from ladders and scaffolds: and may be required to climb trees and operate motor vehicles.

Additional Information:

Salary: $18.00 per hour, up to 18.5 hours per week
Benefits: No
Union: Non-Union
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for
employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of
their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions:

All available positions are located
at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply
online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your
education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening.
Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex
Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes
verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be
subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY &
DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or
related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required
by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based
Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative
Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities
Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCC’s
personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all
people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and
policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information,
sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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