Title

Maintainer I, Custodian - Floater (2 Positions)

Department Summary

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

The mission of the Department of Facilities Management is to is to create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, and living; and serves to support our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources.

Successful candidates will be staff members that can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the Department of Facilities Management in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.

Position Summary

This position will provide the opportunity to contribute to student success by maintaining a clean and safe campus that promotes learning and living for a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Full-time, 12 Month, AFSCME position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.
Position #1 - TOUR OF DUTY: Sunday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Position #2 - TOUR OF DUTY: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
(Friday and Saturday as days off)
(Subject to change)

Location: BSU Campus Wide
This is an essential position.

*Initial assignment only. Subject to change according to institutional needs.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Essential Duties

This opportunity fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, working with diverse students, faculty, and staff. Maintainer I's are responsible for all aspects of cleaning and general building maintenance including:

1. Maintain an environment that is welcoming to people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. Provide superior customer service and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
3. Perform physically demanding and detailed custodial maintenance of BSU's academic, residential, administrative, research, athletic, dining, and campus facilities.
4. Thoroughly clean and maintain campus facilities, including restrooms and showers.
5. Sweep walkways, vacuum, shampoo and extract carpeting, scrub, wax, and buff floors.
6. Polish furniture and woodwork.
7. Move and reset furniture in residential and academic buildings.
8. Removal of trash including broken and worn materials such as mattresses, chairs, and desks.
9. Perform a variety of related indoor/outdoor general maintenance tasks including snow removal.
10. Perform periodic large-scale project cleaning duties or maintenance projects.
11. Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University and provide assistance when needed.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility in accordance with the immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Required Qualifications

* Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
* Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
* Passion for and commitment to social justice, racial justice, and civic engagement.
* Ability to follow instructions and maintain a safe working environment.
* Knowledge of or ability to learn proper cleaning methods and use of cleaning equipment.
* Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy objects, physical stamina, ability to shovel snow.
* Willingness and ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
* Ability to interact tactfully with students, faculty and staff.
* Ability to learn or knowledge of basic computer skills

State Job Specifications are available in the Human Resources Office or on the Human Resources website -www.bridgew.edu/hr.

Preferred Qualifications

Current and valid Driver's License.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Recommended candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type

AFSCME Classified

Salary Range

$1,640.47 bi-weekly (Grade 10, Step 1)

Posting Number

S01227P

Open Date

06/11/2025

Application Review Start Date

06/23/2025

Close Date

06/22/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position: *a minimum of one (1) employment history entry. *a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.
Optional:
-Resume
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