Location: North Adams, MA Category: Support Staff Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Jun 25 2026 Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The position of Maintainer I is responsible for performing general janitorial, custodial and minor repair work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building, or a group of buildings.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Maintainer II, 2nd Shift Facilities Manager and Interim Assistant Director of Facilities.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Cleans offices, rooms, corridors and other spaces in campus buildings by following proper cleaning techniques and procedures in order to assure appropriate cleanliness safety standards. Required duties include the following:
Cleans carpets, waxes, polishes and buffs floors; maintains equipment associated with these cleaning functions.
Washes windows, woodwork, toilets, lavatories, washrooms and fixtures, appliances, dusts and polishes furniture.
Empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste and trash receptacles; transports waste to dumpster and maintains area surrounding dumpster.
Sweeps and cleans walks, rakes leaves, shovels snow, picks up trash and generally assists in keeping immediately adjacent outside premises in an orderly condition.
2. Moves furniture and may be required to receive and disburse deliveries by hand or hand -truck to assure appropriate and secure placement and/or storage.
3. Organizes and maintains appropriate supply of cleaning supplies and equipment by conducting regular inventories and submitting requisitions for replacements to the designated supervisor.
4. Locks and unlocks premises and performs other similar security tasks to assure the safety of the building.
5. Makes general repairs of a simple nature using various hand tools to assure a well-maintained building; reports other repair problems and needs to the designated supervisor using established procedures.
Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:
l. Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods commonly employed in housekeeping and cleaning operations.
2. Ability to operate and care for electric sweepers, mop wringers, brushes and other household cleaning equipment.
3. Ability to make general repairs of a simple nature.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to follow simple oral and written instructions,
5. Physical ability to withstand the strain of performing manual tasks.
6. Working knowledge of the type, properties, quality and uses of cleaning supplies and equipment and their effect on the various types of construction and finishes; experience in institutional housekeeping and allied equipment.
7. Ability to deal tactfully with others.
8. Successful experience in janitorial and related cleaning fields, preferred.
9. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB:
1. Knowledge of campus and specific work area(s) assigned to.
2. Increased knowledge of the use of hand tools and janitorial equipment and supplies.
3. Knowledge of campus operations, systems and policies.
4. Increased ability to assess and address maintenance and cleaning problems.
5. Experience working alone and as a member of a team
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, permanent 2nd shift position within the AFSCME Union. The schedule is Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm. Salary for this position is $45,262.88 per year.
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
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