Maintainer I 1st & 2nd Shift (one or more positions)

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) the largest community college in Central Massachusetts serving over 13000 students in degree and certificate programs adult education and workforce development. QCC offers over 70 associate degree and certificate career options in Business Health Care Technology Liberal Arts and Human Services. Additionally over 137 credit and 300 noncredit courses are offered online as well as a wide variety of classroom non-credit courses workshops and seminars. Classes are provided on the main campus in downtown Worcester (Healthcare Workforce Development Continuing Education) at the Worcester Senior Center (Hospitality & Recreation Management) at Burncoat High School (Automotive Technology) and in the city of Southbridge.

QCC is committed to 100% student success as evidenced by its ambitious strategic plan. This commitment is furthered by a college-wide Equity Appraisal-currently underway-designed to assist the College to better serve students who have historically been underserved and underrepresented in higher education.

QCC is especially interested in candidates who through their research teaching and/or services will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the college academic community.

General Statement

Performs general janitorial and custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or an assigned area within a building or a group of buildings; performs related work as required. Incumbents will be designated as Essential Personnel and will perform snow removal activities and report during weather emergency situations.

Supervision Received

Incumbents of positions at this level receive supervision from employees of a higher grade who provide instruction assign work and review performance through verbal reports and visual inspection for compliance with instructions and established standards.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises part time and work study students as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 waxes polishes and other floor maintenance required to protect finish.
• Washes windows woodwork restroom areas and other interior and exterior surfaces.
• Empties and cleans waste containers and other trash receptacles to maintain cleanliness.
• Loads and unloads trucks moves furniture also operates dollies and two-wheel hand trucks or other equipment used in furniture moving.
• Operates all types of cleaning equipment required to clean floors and carpets.
• Sets up rooms for meeting functions banquets training sessions etc.
• Locks and unlocks rooms of building as directed or assigned.
• Makes general security checks of buildings and grounds during cleaning tour checking for open windows unlocked doors etc.
• Replaces light bulbs lamps and clean light fixtures as needed or required.
• Includes visual check of building for maintenance or repair work and notify immediate supervisor of area for work required.
• Keep area adjacent to buildings clean of trash keeping steps and walks clear of sand paper emptying trash containers immediately adjacent to building etc.
• Sweep sidewalks rakes and collects leaves groundskeeping duties as assigned collects and hauls debris or rubbish shovels snow sands roadways or walkways performs other manual tasks involved with snow removal control and disposal.
• Actively supporting the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; striving to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
• Working actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration collegiality civility and teamwork. Respects the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
• Embracing the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and supporting the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age race gender ability religious convictions socio-economic status ethnic heritage or sexual orientation.
• Providing flexible responsive and high quality service to all be they students community or staff and continuously assessing processes and procedures and revising accordingly.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicles Operators License.
• 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.
• Ability to operate tree trimming equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Manual dexterity.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Floor maintenance experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of materials equipment and methods commonly employed in housekeeping cleaning operations.
• Ability to operate and care for electric sweepers mop wringers brushes and other household cleaning equipment.
• Ability to make general repairs of a simple nature.
• Physical ability to withstand strain of performing manual tasks.
• Some experience in general janitor duties.
• Working knowledge of simple maintenance work
• Working knowledge of the type properties quality and uses of cleaning supplies and equipment and their effect on the various types of construction and finishes.
• Ability to work alone without supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to work in high areas such as ladders scaffolds or on a roof.

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity gender disability religion age veteran status genetic information gender identity 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 sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Colleges Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity inclusion and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive respectful and equitable environment for all students staff and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups minorities women veterans persons with disabilities and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Salary

Bi-weekly salary $1706.74($44375.24 annually) Pay grade 10; An appointment from outside the bargaining unit (AFSCME) must start at Step I of the range. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance free dental insurance basic life insurance long-term disability insurance paid sick vacation and personal leave educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents and excellent retirement benefits.

Hours

1st Shift Monday- Friday 7:00a- 3:330p

2nd Shift Monday- Friday 4p - 12a.

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All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

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.

Quinsigamond Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail email fax or hand delivery. If you dont have access to a computer please visit Human Resources Office Monday- Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.

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