Maintainer III (Custodian)

A special mission college within the Massachusetts state university system

Maintainer III

  (Custodian)

Posting:   September 2016

Position:  Maintainer III

Deadline for application:  Open until filled

Please note, this is a non-benefitted, part-time (20 hours/week), temporary/contract position

General Statement of Duties:  The basic purpose of this work is to perform various manual tasks required for the routine maintenance and cleaning of the buildings and grounds of an educational campus. Incumbent primarily performs tasks of a janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping nature. Depending on the needs of the facilities department, they may at times also perform grounds keeping or maintenance tasks such as trash and snow removal, landscaping, moving furniture, making minor repairs, and the operation of machinery and vehicles. Incumbents of this position also maintain necessary inventory and maintenance records in addition to preparing written reports of work performed. Related duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess the ability to communicate in an oral and written manner. Applicants must possess physical stamina and endurance including the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, stand or walk for extended periods of time, and climb and work from ladders. Based on assignment, applicants may be required to operate a motor vehicle and therefore must possess a valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institution janitorial work. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in forestry or landscape architecture may be substituted for one year of the required experience, with education towards such a degree prorated based upon proportion of requirements completed.

Salary:                                  $15/hour

*Area of Assignment:           Facilities

*Supervision Received:        Building Maintenance Supervisor II, and as assigned by the Assistant Director of Facilities

*Shift & Days Off:               20 hours/week.  Ability to work varied work schedules and shifts based on assignment

and the needs of the Department/College.

Start date:                             ASAP

Deadline for applications: Open Until Filled. To apply, please submit the following documents:  cover letter, resume, MMA application, Affirmative Action form, and contact information of three (3) professional references.  These forms are located on the employment link under Human Resources on the MMA website:  www.maritime.edu.  Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu.  Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to:  Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.  Finalist must complete a drug screening, physical and background check.  MMA is an AA/EEO employer.  Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

MMA is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.  Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.