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:

Collective Bargaining Agreement: This is a grade 11, non-exempt, full-time (40 hours), benefited AFSCME position.

Salary: Bi-weekly salary is $1,694.11 (annual salary is $44,046.86).

Hours: Work Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00PM, Monday- Friday, days off are Saturday and Sunday.

General Statement of Duties:

• The Maintainer II is responsible for landscaping tasks related to the upkeep, maintenance, beautification, and safety of university grounds, parking lots, and walkways.
• The basic purpose of this work is to perform various manual tasks required for the routine maintenance of the buildings and grounds of an educational campus.

Supervision Received: Assistant Director of Trades
Supervision Exercised: None

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine manual tasks involved in the maintenance, repair or beautification of campus grounds or roads including but not limited to cutting grass, weeds or brush; cleaning culverts, gutters, catch-basins, drains; loading and unloading vehicles; moving and setting up furniture; spreading sand, gravel, loam, or asphalt or concrete; digging ditches or post-holes; setting or pulling posts, repairing 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, or building exteriors; sweeps sidewalks, rakes and collects leaves, collects and hauls debris or rubbish and other duties assigned associated with commercial landscaping.
• 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 associated with commercial landscaping.
• Performs various manual tasks in connection with snow removal and ice control work including but not limited to shoveling snow using shovel and snow blower, spreading salt and sand, and scraping/breaking ice to provide safe roadways and sidewalks for motorists and pedestrians.
• Performs various routine manual labor tasks requiring specialized skills to assist in the work of skilled trades and craft personnel such as carpenters, plumbers, painters, HVAC, locksmiths, etc.
• Places and removes traffic control devices such as cones, barriers, and signage.
• Cleans, washes, refuels, oils, or greases trucks or automobiles; performs other manual labor tasks in connection with the maintenance and operation of groundskeeping equipment and the garage, including but not limited to sharpening tools and installing and removing attachments such as mowers, plow blades, leaf catcher buckets, and vacuum cleaners to tractors and trucks.
• Assists with ordering parts for vehicles and equipment.
• Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to groundskeeping equipment used for landscaping.
• Operates powered equipment including but not limited to wheel tractors, electric trimmers, mowers, and similar equipment for performing commercial landscaping; operates trucks.
• Keeps vehicle and equipment maintenance logs and inventory records, as assigned.
• Inspects equipment and tools for wear and tear; brings concerns to the supervisor's attention.
• May be responsible for training new Maintainer employees from time to time, as assigned to assist with landscaping tasks.
• Serves as designated essential personnel; responds to weather and other emergencies as assigned.
• Performs all duties of landscaping safely and responsibly.
• Demonstrates civility and professional, customer service-oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students while performing commercial landscaping.
• Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the Maintainer classification

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and apply the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned work.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively orally or in writing e.g. work orders, directions to subordinates, questions from other employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions, including but not limited to snow, rain, freezing rain, sleet, wind, heat, and cold while completing commercial landscaping tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds.
• Ability to operate powered and non-powered commercial landscaping equipment.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle; valid driver's license required.
• Valid hoisting license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting while performing commercial landscaping tasks.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrated and documented landscaping experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Additional Information:

 Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, 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 (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
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 provide a resume and cover letter.

About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative effort of five neighboring Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area. This collaboration was created to add value to student academic and social life while seeking innovative methods of investing in new services and containing the costs of higher education. Collectively, the colleges represent more than 12,000 undergraduate students, comprising 16.2% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300-course offerings.

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