Full-Time Maintainer III – Grounds Department
Job Description
Maintainer III – Grounds Department
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 https://www.bridgew.edu/bsuvalues, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.
Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
The basic purpose of this work is to perform various manual tasks required for the routine maintenance of the buildings and grounds of an educational institution.
Full-time, 12 Month, AFSCME position
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday
(Saturday and Sunday as days off)*
(Subject to Change)
LOCATION: Floater, 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.
This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.
Position Type: AFSCME Classified
Essential Duties:
• This opportunity fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, working with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Performs routine manual tasks involved in the maintenance, repair or beautification of campus grounds or roads, such as cutting grass, weeds or brush; cleaning culverts, gutters, catch-basins, drains or ditches; loading and unloading vehicles; moving and setting up furniture; spreading sand, gravel, loam or asphalt; digging ditches or post-holes; setting or pulling posts; repairing guardrails or fences; patching concrete or asphalt surfaces; maintaining, erecting or repairing signs; cleaning or marking roadways for parking lots; erecting or dismantling snow fences; painting fences, posts, guardrails or building exteriors.
• Performs routine laboring tasks to assist skilled tradespeople engaged in maintenance, repair or construction work using hand and electrical tools appropriate to craft, such as assisting with the dismantling, fabrication, alteration and construction of building structures and building systems.
• 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.
• Cleans campus property, such as outdoor furniture, toilets, or fixtures by washing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, etc.; and empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste receptacles.
• 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, such as loading or unloading freight, materials or equipment; receiving, unpacking and storing goods, materials and equipment; checking item specifications against orders; assisting in taking inventories; restocking depleted stores; keeping records of goods received and issued; filling requisition orders; delivering goods to departments; and cleaning and organizing the storeroom area.
• Locks or unlocks premises; reports hazardous and unusual situations to the appropriate authority.
• Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to groundskeeping equipment.
• Handles materials arriving at, or departing from, a building.
• Operates wheel tractors, electric trimmers, buffers or other similar mechanical or power-driven equipment; drives a truck.
• Keeps simple records, such as vehicle maintenance logs or inventory counts.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to employees.
• Maintain necessary records, such as inventory records, maintenance records and records of hours worked.
• Inspects equipment and tools for wear and tear and prepare work orders for repair of equipment.
• Inspect campus for cleanliness and state of repair and make reports on conditions found.
• Prepare written reports of work performed.
• Requisition materials and equipment and maintain inventory of supplies or equipment; approve charges for supplies; and issue them to staff as required; interview sales representatives to determine the most appropriate materials or equipment to be requisitioned.
• Interview applicants for employment.
• Assist in preparing work standards for unit.
• Coordinate the activities of the assigned unit to ensure effective operations and compliance with established standards.
• Confer with management staff and others to plan and review work projects and to resolve problems and exchange information.
• Make periodic worksite inspections as necessary to ensure efficient utilization of human resources and materials and compliance with established work standards.
• Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, statistical records.
• Mark out athletic fields for sports events.
See State Job Specifications are available in the Human Resources Office or on the Human Resources website -www.bridgew.edu/hr.
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
• Current and valid driver’s 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.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Manual dexterity.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate tree trimming equipment.
• Ability to climb trees.
• Ability to shovel snow.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of the methods followed in maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance and groundskeeping 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.
• 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.
• 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 the various methods used in transporting goods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in maintenance, 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience maintaining athletic turf and synthetic fields.
• Experience plowing snow.
• Hoisting License.
• Massachusetts CDL License.
• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, SSTA, Schooldude, etc.).
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
This position may 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 and nights; work under exposure to the hazards to chemicals; toxic and noxious fumes, dust, excessive heat, high noise levels, high volume traffic conditions; work from ladders or scaffolds; and, required to climb trees and operate motor vehicles.
Special Conditions for Eligibility:
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Recommended candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.
NEW APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Salary Range: $1,734.05 bi-weekly (Grade 13 – Step 1)
Posting Number: S01067P
Open Date: 01/11/2024
Close Date: 1/28/2024
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.
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Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.
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