Custodian - Pittsfield District Court

About the role

The Facilities Management and Capital Planning department manages 62 state-owned courthouses and 42 leased facilities across ten counties in the Commonwealth. This position is essential during emergencies and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with OPEIU, Local 6.

Responsibilities

• Dusts and wet mops floors and stairways and operates vacuum to clean carpet areas; ensures Wet Floor signs are properly placed.
• Strips wax, applies fresh wax and operates power buffer to polish floors.
• Dusts furniture, empties wastepaper baskets and cleans windows, mirrors, doors and washes walls.
• Cleans windows and walls and changes light bulbs.
• Operates KAIVAC and IMOP equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains and restrooms replenishing supplies and dispensers.
• Checks lights and secures windows and building entrances after cleaning or on a regular basis.
• Reports irregular activities and advises supervisor of conditions requiring major maintenance or repair.
• Moves furniture to facilitate cleaning, assists in personnel transfers or rearranges office layout.
• Empties trash cans and sweeps around building entrances.
• Checks lights and secures windows and building entrances after cleaning on a regular basis.
• Mows lawns and shovels snow and sidewalks as necessary.
• Provides coverage for other custodians as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• No degree requirement
• Three (3) years of related work experience

Skills

• Knowledge of: Cleaning methods and supplies
• Knowledge of: Cleaning products and tools
• Knowledge of: Floor care
• Knowledge of: KAIVAC and IMOP equipment
• Ability to: Perform a variety of cleaning duties
• Ability to: Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to: Follow oral and written directions
• Ability to: Operate various types of cleaning equipment
• Ability to: Work independently or with a team
• Ability to: Interact with people from various backgrounds
• Ability to: Sanitize restrooms

Benefits

• This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.
• Starting Pay: $39,779.74
• Potential for advancement within the salary band based on the CBA/MOU.

Pay

Entry Level Pay: $39,779.74

Salary Range Maximum: $58,629.48

Schedule

Shift: Monday-Friday, 3pm – 11pm.

This position is eligible for $1.00 dollar an hour shift differential pay.

This position is considered essential personnel in certain emergencies and may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including staying late or coming in early.