Maintainer I

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. STCCs 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 6500 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.

• 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.

• Three years of custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to life 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.

See Also Mass. Dept. of Personnel Admin Job Specifications/Maintainer

Salary/Work Schedule: $1740.88 Bi-Weekly Grade 10/Step 1. Monday-Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Must be available to report to work during school delays and closings.
Benefits: Yes Full Time Position
Union: AFSCME
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.

All available positions are located at: 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 Colleges Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator Kathryn C. Senie Ed.D J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCCs 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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