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Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

The mission of the Department of Facilities Management is to is to create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, and living; and serves to support our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources.

This position will provide the opportunity to contribute to student success by maintaining a clean and safe campus that promotes learning and living for a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Full-time, 12 Month, AFSCME position

Various schedules and tour of duties available, for first, second, and third shifts.
Location: BSU Campus Wide
This is an essential position.

*Initial assignment only. Subject to change according to institutional needs.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

This opportunity fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, working with diverse students, faculty, and staff. Maintainer I's are responsible for all aspects of cleaning and general building maintenance including:

1. Maintain an environment that is welcoming to people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. Provide superior customer service and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
3. Perform physically demanding and detailed custodial maintenance of BSU's academic, residential, administrative, research, athletic, dining, and campus facilities.
4. Thoroughly clean and maintain campus facilities, including restrooms and showers.
5. Sweep walkways, vacuum, shampoo and extract carpeting, scrub, wax, and buff floors.
6. Polish furniture and woodwork.
7. Move and reset furniture in residential and academic buildings.
8. Removal of trash including broken and worn materials such as mattresses, chairs, and desks.
9. Perform a variety of related indoor/outdoor general maintenance tasks including snow removal.
10. Perform periodic large-scale project cleaning duties or maintenance projects.
11. Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University and provide assistance when needed.

This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.


Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility in accordance with the immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Recommended candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

This position must comply with the University Covid-19 Attestation requirement. All employees must be fully vaccinated and complete the Covid-19 Attestation upon hire.

An employee may request an exemption to the vaccination requirement based on the existence of medical contraindication to vaccination. In addition, an employee may request an exemption to the vaccination requirement based on a sincere religious belief. In both cases, an employee will be required to submit documentation to support the request for an exemption. Employees who secure an exemption may be required to take additional precautions in the workplace and are strongly encouraged to test weekly through the university's Wellness Center. We are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included.

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.

a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.