Maintainer I & II (Multiple Openings)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem State University, within the Commonwealth, seeks Maintainer I & II to perform custodial, landscaping and routine maintenance across campus buildings and grounds. Roles emphasize safety, cleanliness and function in a vibrant university community.

Multiple openings; on-site work; ability to lift 50 lbs; shifts may include nights and weekends; background check required; visa not sponsor; rolling review.

Qualifications

• The ability to read, write, and converse in English to read and understand product label instructions, policies and procedures, and to effectively discuss custodial matters with supervisors and others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities through routine maintenance, custodial duties, and landscaping tasks around buildings and grounds.
• Perform repair or beautification of campus grounds or roads, including cutting grass, weeds or brush, cleaning culverts, gutters, catch-basins, drains or ditches, and other related work.
• Operate ladders and tools; lift heavy objects; work outdoors in all weather; adhere to safety standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Job Description - Maintainer I & II (Multiple Openings) (2600079R)

Overview

As a Maintainer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming facilities through routine maintenance, custodial duties, and landscaping tasks around our buildings and grounds. Maintainers perform routine maintenance and provide custodial services to buildings and grounds, including the 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; and performs other related work as necessary.

At Salem State University, your success and support are our top priorities. We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers you to excel. As part of a team at the Commonwealth’s Civic Engagement University, you’ll be equipped to make a real difference in the lives of our students and the community. We are a proud Hispanic and Minority-serving institution committed to advancing social justice and equity. Join us and be a part of a vibrant community where your work truly matters.

Please Note: There are multiple vacancies for this position. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Maintainer I: $42,819.92 annually/$823.46 weekly // Maintainer II: 45,826.30 annually/$881.27 weekly

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Maintainer I

None

License/Certifications Required

None

Maintainer II

One year full-time or equivalent part‑time experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work; or in landscaping, grounds keeping, park maintenance or tree maintenance work.

License/Certifications Required

Based upon assignment, a valid Massachusetts Class D Vehicle Operator's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to read, write, and converse in English in order to read and understand product label instructions, policies and procedures, and to effectively discuss custodial matters with supervisors and others.
• Previous professional cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance experience is strongly preferred.

Working Location

This is an on‑site, in‑person position which requires the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects (50 lbs.) without assistance. Schedule may include include night and weekend shifts.

Maintainers 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 or nights; are exposed to the hazard of wet, slippery floors; work under exposure to the hazards to chemicals, toxic and noxious fumes, dust, excessive heat, high noise levels, high volume traffic conditions and high voltage wires; work from ladders and scaffolds; and may be required to climb trees and operate motor vehicles.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No