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About MassArt: Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs. MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles. Job Description: This position performs janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, grounds keeping and maintenance tasks in a state educational institution. 1st Shift - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday This is an AFSCME Union position. Salary: Grade 10, Step I/ $1,592.69 biweekly NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA MASSCAREERS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY THROUGH* https://massart.interviewexchange.com/static/clients/576MAM1/index.jsp* * Cleans campus property such as offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, lavatories or fixtures by washing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, polishing, dusting or vacuum cleaning; and empties and cleaning waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste receptacles. * Operates wheel tractors, electric trimmers, buffers or other similar mechanical or power-driven equipment; drives a truck. * 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 or parking lots: erecting or dismantling snow fences; painting fences, posts, guardrails or building exteriors. * 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. * Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to grounds keeping equipment. * Performs routine 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, plants and shrubs; assists in planning and executing horticultural designs for grounds beautification. * Cleans, washes, refuels, oils or greases trucks or automobiles; performs other manual tabor tasks in connection with the maintenance and operation of a garage or equipment depot. * Performs manual labor in a stockroom, storeroom or warehouse, 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; weighing and packaging bulk materials; and cleaning and organizing the storeroom area. * Replace light bulbs as needed and reports hazardous and unusual situations to the appropriate authority. * Keeps simple records, such as vehicle maintenance logs or inventory counts Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * 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 * Willingness to learn how to operate a Bobcat machine * Demonstrates commitment working with diverse populations and furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Minimum Requirements: * Ability to operate facilities related equipment such as buffing machines, floor stripping and waxing machines, scrubbing machines, and vacuum. Preferred Requirements: * A valid Drivers License Additional Information: Please note MassArt does not provide the following: * Employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship. * E-Verify. * Reimbursement for travel. Selected candidates must complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and verification of the Form I9, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here Comprehensive Benefits: When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits. MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Application Instructions: Please submit a resume to be considered. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA MASSCAREERS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY THROUGH https://massart.interviewexchange.com/static/clients/576MAM1/index.jsp *Job: Education *Organization: Mass College of Art and Design *Title: *Maintainer I Location: Massachusetts-Boston-621 Huntington Avenue Requisition ID: 240006HX