Building maintenance Jobs in Lowell, MA

Job no : 529501

Position type : Staff Full Time

Benefit Status : Benefited-Union

Campus : UMass Lowell

Department : Facilities Operations&Services

Salary : P18, Grade 1-14, $2488.76 - $3523.12 biweekly

Applications Open : Jan 28 2026

Applications Close : Open until filled

General Summary of Position :

Incumbents of positions in this series supervise the maintenance and repair of state buildings, the cleaning of building interiors and the upkeep of grounds; ensure that standards of security and cleanliness are maintained; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to oversee the general care, maintenance, repair, alteration and security of state buildings and appurtenances.

Assumes leadership oversight, performing direct supervision (i.e., not through an intermediate level supervisor) over, assigns work to and reviews the performance of 1-5 maintenance personnel; and indirect supervision (i.e., through intermediate level supervisors) over 15-50 maintenance personnel.

Supervises building cleaning functions including but not limited to the cleaning and waxing of floors, window washing, waste removal and the upkeep of rest rooms to University standards.

Plans, schedules, lays out and supervises the maintenance work to be completed by University maintenance employees and contractors’ personnel.

Makes inspection tours to ensure that buildings and appurtenances are properly secure, and that standards of safety, sanitation and cleanliness are properly maintained.

Performs related duties such as the requisitioning of supplies and equipment; the allotting of office, and other space; and the maintenance of work records and preparation of reports.

Requisition, receive, store and issue the supplies, equipment and other property required for the operation of the University

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by :

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of diverse backgrounds.

Other Job Duties :

Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

Operational Needs :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Only Internal (MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union) candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a benefited, full-time Maintenance & Trade union position in grade P18 . See salary section for range details.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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