Full job description

Department:

Building & Grounds (Maintenance & Housekeeping)

Salary/Hourly

$38,361.00 Annual

Union/Position Status:

AFSCME FT

Posting Closing Date:

March 11, 2026

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the evening before the posting closing date.

Please note that the posting will close at midnight (12:00 AM) on the posting closing date.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves performing routine manual work requiring physical endurance and willingness to perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks. Direct supervision is received from a variety of higher-ranking employees who make work assignments and review work completed. Direction may be exercised by this class over part-time, seasonal and lower ranking maintenance and learning personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Cleans and services buildings by sweeping and mopping offices, halls, stairways, etc.;
• Waxes and buffs floors with mechanical equipment;
• Oils, lubricates or greases motors such as found in engine rooms, laundry, elevators, etc.;
• Cleans lighting fixtures, replaces light bulbs, and washes windows, moves furniture and equipment and washes walls;
• Assists with outside work such as sweeping walks, shoveling snow, cutting lawns, trimming hedges, etc.;
• Loads and unloads trucks;
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance on trucks, tractors, and tools, including changing tires, checking fluid levels, etc.;
• Picks up and disposes of trash or soiled linen;
• Complies with various Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws and regulations, including reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) relating to hazardous materials and other substances;
• Delivers clean linen;
• Acts as a messenger.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of buildings, fixtures, and equipment; ability to make a variety of simple repairs and adjustments to buildings and equipment; ability to lift medium weights; willingness to perform routine manual work; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor, and be able to read, write and understand the English language.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Official transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.

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