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POSITION TITLE: Maintainer III

AGENCY: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

SALARY: Grade 13

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Maintainer III serves as a working supervisor who plans, organizes, and oversees custodial and maintenance operations for assigned facilities. This position combines leadership with hands-on responsibilities, ensuring that buildings and surrounding areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained. The Maintainer III coordinates staff activities, monitors work quality, manages supplies and equipment, and performs custodial or maintenance tasks to maintain operational standards and support campus events.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Incumbents of positions at this level receive general supervision from employees of higher grades, who provide instruction and policy guidance, assign work and review performance through conferences and reports for effectiveness and compliance with established standards.

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF:

Incumbents of positions at this level exercise direct supervision (i.e., not through an intermediate level supervisor) over, assign work to and review the performance of 1 – 15 Maintainer II’s or other employees of lower grade.

THEIR STAFF:

Incumbents of positions at this level exercise indirect supervision (i.e., through an intermediate level supervisor) over 16 – 35 service and/or maintenance personnel.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Custodial Services

• Cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restroom facilities and drinking fountains in accordance with established University health standards
• Cleans all surfaces in offices, classrooms, common spaces, laboratories, meeting rooms, etc.
• Empties and cleans waste and recycling receptacles and transports contents to designated disposal sites
• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, polishes, buffs, and applies special finishes to floors
• Vacuums, shampoos, and spot cleans carpets and walk-off mats
• Replaces light bulbs for internal and external fixtures around the perimeter of buildings and cleans lenses and light covers
• Cleans return air grilles and supply diffusers to maintain proper airflow and indoor air quality
• Washes interior and exterior windows, glass surfaces, and partitions
• Dusts, polishes, removes graffiti from and rearrange furniture
• Moves furniture, equipment, books, musical instruments, laboratory equipment, etc.
• Sets up and dismantles staging, chairs, tables, and other required equipment for special events
• Locks and unlocks buildings and turns buildings lighting on or off
• Identifies maintenance and repair needs and reports condition for work order processing
• Determines required cleaning supplies for assigned work areas and requisitions materials
• Requisitions other supplies and materials, tracks inventory levels, verifies accuracy of deliveries, and maintains detailed records and documentation of orders, usage, and related purchasing activity
• Makes general repairs of a minor nature using simple hand tools (i.e., tighten screws on furniture, snake toilet drains, change belts on vacuum cleaners)
• Sweeps and cleans walkways around assigned buildings and keeps entries free of snow, ice, and other debris
• Services bottled water stations
• Delivers supplies and equipment to on- and off-campus University buildings, as required
• Works with Trades in maintenance, repair, and construction work under the supervision of qualified craft workers
• Assists in setting up premises for campus events, including transportation of chairs, tables and related materials, physically arranging same
• May be temporarily assigned to the Grounds crew during peak maintenance periods or for campus event needs (See Skilled Laborer job description for possible assignment details)
• Adheres to University policy regarding affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, safe work practices, hazardous materials handling, discriminatory harassment, substance abuse, and/or other university policy

Supervision and Staff Coordination

•  Plans and lays out work schedules and verifies daily attendance records of subordinates
• Serves as a working supervisor by actively performing custodial and maintenance tasks alongside staff while planning, assigning, and monitoring work to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with standards
• Manages the ordering, tracking, delivery, handling, and distribution of janitorial supplies and equipment to custodial staff
• Assists in operating the department stockroom
• Maintains general custodial and building records and reports
• Trains employees in custodial maintenance and operations
• Evaluates subordinates’ work performance
• Schedules overtime for campus events and for emergency work
• Participates in selection and hiring of custodial and related staff

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

• 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
• Physical stamina and endurance
• Manual dexterity
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to operate tree trimming equipment
• Ability to climb trees
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Knowledge of the methods followed in building custodial, maintenance, groundskeeping and storekeeping work
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools and equipment used in building, maintenance, groundskeeping and storekeeping work
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in connection with groundskeeping
• Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in groundskeeping
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held power tools such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, etc.
• Knowledge of the techniques followed in weed control
• Knowledge of the types and used of pesticides
• Knowledge of the procedures followed in pruning and cutting trees
• Knowledge of standard storekeeping methods and practices, including the receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of varied stock items, including perishable goods
• Knowledge of proper storage methods such as palatizing, binning, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials handling equipment used in storekeeping
• Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques for handling hazardous products and fragile, durable and perishable goods
• Knowledge of the standard record keeping techniques and procedures used in storekeeping
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of inventory control of supplies and equipment
• Knowledge of standard procedures, methods and materials used in packaging materials and supplies for shipment
• Knowledge of the various methods used in transporting goods, materials and equipment
• Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols and standard abbreviations used in storekeeping
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in building maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping and storekeeping work
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Knowledge of the standard procedures followed in the storage of building custodial and cleaning materials
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used for the security of buildings and property
• Skill in the use of small hand tools used in building maintenance, such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Skill in the use of hand-held power tools, such as drills, chain saws, and hedge trimmers
• Skill in the use of a variety of motorized equipment, such as snow blowers, lawn mowers, forklifts, dollies, rototillers, etc.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision
• Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in greenskeeping
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in connection with greenskeeping

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB:

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of the state procedures governing the purchasing and requisitioning of supplies and equipment.
• Additional qualification acquired on job in Maintainer I positions:
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Knowledge of the standard procedures followed in the storage of building custodial and cleaning materials.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used for the security of buildings and property.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held power tools such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, etc.
• Knowledge of the techniques followed in weed control.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pesticides.
• Knowledge of the procedures followed in pruning and cutting trees.
• Knowledge of standard storekeeping methods and practices, including the receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of varied stock items including perishable goods.
• Knowledge of the proper storage methods such as palatizing, binning, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials handling equipment used in storekeeping.
• Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques for handling hazardous products and fragile, durable and perishable goods.
• Knowledge of the standard record keeping techniques and procedures used in storekeeping.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of inventory control of supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard procedures, methods and materials used in packaging materials and supplies for shipment.
• Knowledge of the various methods used in transporting goods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols and standard abbreviations used in storekeeping.
• Knowledge of the methods followed in building custodial, maintenance, groundskeeping and storekeeping work.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools and equipment used in building maintenance, groundskeeping and storekeeping work.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in building maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping and storekeeping work.
• Skill in the use of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Skill in the use of hand held power tools, such as drills, chain saws and hedge trimmers.
• Skill in the use of a variety of motorized equipment such as snow blowers, lawn mowers, forklifts, dollies, rototillers, etc.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, etc.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work; or greenskeeping, landscaping, groundskeeping, park maintenance or tree maintenance work, of which (B) at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:

Substitution: An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in forestry or landscape architecture may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a current and valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts

REMARKS:

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.

DEPARTMENT: Housing Custodial

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: Yes

STATE FUNDED:  No  

SALARY: $47,307.00 - $64,284.74

HOURS:  Tues - Sat | 3:00 - 11:00 pm

GRADE: 13

UNION:  AFT Maintainers 

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
• And More!

Benefits for AFT Maintainers Union- AFT Maintainers

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for early consideration of internal applicants is January 27, 2026.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.