Maintainer I Custodian - Floater

About the role

Bridgewater State University is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The Department of Facilities Management plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe campus that enhances teaching, learning, and living experiences. This is a full-time, 12‑month, AFSCME‑represented position (2 openings) with initial assignment Sunday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday off), campus‑wide. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check, E‑Verify verification, and a pre‑employment physical.

Posting Number: S01350P

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform detailed custodial maintenance of academic, residential, administrative, research, athletic, dining, and campus facilities.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and showers.
• Sweep walkways, vacuum, shampoo carpets, scrub, wax, and buff floors.
• Polish furniture and woodwork.
• Move and reset furniture in residential and academic buildings.
• Remove trash, including broken furniture and materials.
• Conduct indoor/outdoor maintenance tasks, including snow removal.
• Participate in large‑scale cleaning and maintenance projects.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to support university operations when needed.

Requirements

• Commitment to customer service excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Passion for social justice, racial justice, and civic engagement.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn proper cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
• Physical stamina, ability to lift and carry heavy objects, and shovel snow.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to learn or knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Current and valid driver’s license.

Pay

Salary: $1,740.88 bi‑weekly (Grade 10 – Step 1).

Schedule

Sunday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday are days off.