Janitor III

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series keep buildings in clean and orderly condition; maintain the appearance and cleanliness of floors; wash interior surfaces of buildings such as walls, ceilings, windows, etc.; maintain grounds around buildings; empty waste receptacles; move furniture; and perform related work as required.  The basic purpose of this work is to provide cleaning/maintenance services to ensure that assigned premises are properly cleaned and maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities

• General cleaning includes floors, carpet, rugs, windows and walls; vacuum, sweep and mop floors.
• Disinfect and clean commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones.
• Clean and stock all restrooms within the building; toilets, sinks, floors, etc.
• Empty all trash and recycling bins throughout the buildings.
• Clean spills, leaks, and other sanitary issues.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions while performing duties or inspecting the premises.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, polishers, scrubbers, and other equipment.
• Dust furniture and fixtures.
• Move furniture (tables, chairs, desks, etc.) when needed for events, trainings, and meetings.
• Maintain outdoor grounds by picking up trash, emptying outdoor garbage cans, etc.
• Support in the cleaning of other D3 facilities when needed.
• Ensure facility is secure when warranted; may have to open and/or close the building before and/or after hours.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Be available for certain overtime situations, such as after-hour events at the premises.
• Maintain schedules for cleaning areas of the building.
• Maintain records/logs on assigned unit activities.
• Confer with agency staff concerning work activities to resolve problems and exchange information.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.  

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.      

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.   

Applicants must have at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.

• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service