Maintainer III, Custodial Supervisor

Company Description:

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. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about.

Job
Description:

OFFICIAL TITLE: Maintainer III, Custodial Supervisor
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Maintenance Working Foreman and/or APA Supervisor
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Maintainer II, Custodial Associates on shift
and as assigned

General Statement of Duties: The Maintainer III, Custodial Supervisor is responsible for performing
routine maintenance tasks related to the cleanliness and upkeep of university buildings and building walkways. The incumbent serves as an
immediate supervisor to subordinate staff. They train Maintainer II’s on the proper techniques and procedures to perform the work. The
Maintainer III approaches their role with a positive attitude and sets a strong example for their subordinates. They serve as the back-up to
the APA supervisor and/or maintenance working foreman in their absence. They are responsible for collaborating with the APA supervisor which
includes bringing work and safety concerns to the supervisor’s attention as well as ensuring work is being completed per the supervisor’s
direction.

Responsibilities:

(E) = Essential

1. (E) Serves as an immediate
   supervisor to subordinate staff and trains staff on proper techniques and procedures.
2. (E) Serves as back-up to the maintenance
   working foreman or APA supervisor in their absence and as assigned. Collaborates with supervisors to ensure work is being performed well and
   safely. Brings items of concern to the attention of supervisors.
3. (E) Cleans any/all areas of university buildings including but not
   limited to offices, classrooms, bedrooms, lounges, 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.
4. (E) Operates powered cleaning equipment including but not limited to buffers,
   vacuums, and power washers, autoscrubbers.
5. (E) Moves furniture and materials in accordance with proper lifting techniques, as
   necessary.
6. (E) Reviews inventory of cleaning supplies in work area(s) and requests/attains additional supplies as
   needed.
7. (E) 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.
8. (E) Shovels snow to maintain clear building walkways
   and stairs; spreads salt and/or sand as necessary.
9. (E) Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to cleaning
   equipment and replacing light bulbs.
10. (E) Properly secures cleaning equipment, cleaning equipment storage rooms, classrooms, offices,
    and buildings after use and in accordance with Facilities Operations guidelines.
11. (E) May be responsible for training new Maintainer
    II employees from time-to-time, as assigned.
12. (E) Inspects assigned work area(s) and notifies supervisor of areas or items requiring
    attention, such as leaking faucets, broken latches, damaged paint, etc.
13. (E) Periodically inspects cleaning equipment for wear and
    tear; notifies supervisor of concerns.
14. (E) Assists with delivering goods and moving materials when needed and as
    assigned.
15. (E) Participates in the on-call rotation, as assigned.
16. (E) Serves as designated essential personnel; responds to
    weather and other emergency situations as assigned.
17. (E) Performs all duties safely and responsibly.
18. (E) Demonstrates
    civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.
19. (E) Responsible for
    contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
20. (E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
    objectives.
21. Performs other duties as assigned within the Maintainer classification

• Classification specifications
  are available at http://www.mass.edu/foradmin/humanresources/classspecshrd.asp

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to follow oral and written
  instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and
  guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with
  others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to
  lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.
• Physical stamina and
  endurance.
• Manual dexterity.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Based on assignment, the following additional qualifications may
  be required at hire:
• Ability to operate tree trimming equipment.
• Ability to climb trees.
• Ability to operate a motor
  vehicle.
• Knowledge of the methods followed in building custodial, maintenance, groundskeeping and storekeeping
  work.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools and equipment used in building, maintenance, groundskeeping and
  storekeeping work.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in connection with groundskeeping.
• Knowledge
  of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held power tools
  such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, etc.
• Knowledge of the techniques followed in weed control.
• Knowledge of the types and
  used of pesticides.
• Knowledge of the procedures followed in pruning and cutting trees.
• Knowledge of standard storekeeping
  methods and practices, including the receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of varied stock items, including perishable
  goods.
• Knowledge of proper storage methods such as palatizing, binning, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials
  handling equipment used in storekeeping.
• Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques for handling hazardous products and
  fragile, durable and perishable goods.
• Knowledge of the standard record keeping techniques and procedures used in
  storekeeping.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of inventory control of supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard
  procedures, methods and materials used in packaging materials and supplies for shipment.
• Knowledge of the various methods used in
  transporting goods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols and standard abbreviations used in
  storekeeping.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in building maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping and
  storekeeping work.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers,
  wrenches, etc.
• Knowledge of the standard procedures followed in the storage of building custodial and cleaning
  materials.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used for the security of buildings and property.
• Skill in the use of
  small hand tools used in building maintenance, such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Skill in the use of hand-held power tools,
  such as drills, chain saws, and hedge trimmers.
• Skill in the use of a variety of motorized equipment, such as snow blowers, lawn
  mowers, forklifts, dollies, rototillers, etc.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable
  manner.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to
  exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing
  assigned work objectives.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.
• Knowledge of the proper care
  and maintenance of equipment used in greenskeeping.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in connection with
  greenskeeping.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished,
  the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining
  subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need
  for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 – 3 years of supervisory
  experience.
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in building custodial work.
• Valid scissor lift
  certificate, or ability to obtain one within probation period.
• Valid driving license.

Additional
Information:

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

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19
before they begin employment.

This is a grade 13, step 1 non-exempt, full-time (40 hours/week), benefited AFSCME position. The
bi-weekly salary is $1,932.56 (annual salary is $50,246.56). The shift is Monday- Friday, 6:00am- 2:30pm.

Worcester State University
offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan
  options
• pension and supplemental plan retirement options
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term
  disability coverage
• dental insurance
• 10 vacation days accrued per year
• 15 sick days accrued per year
• 5
  personal days per year
• paid holidays
• Free on-campus gym access.
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent
  children
• and more…

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally
underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply
online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting a
cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references.

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URL: www.worcester.edu

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