Building Superintendent

NU USA Northeastern University

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Boston, MA (Main Campus) Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description

About the Opportunity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director of Building Services and the supervisory team, the Building Superintendent will perform a variety of duties to assist in the maintenance and repair of the academic & dormitory.The ideal candidate must be able to work on their own and alongside superintendents, part- time and contracted personnel to service and clean laundry rooms, recreation rooms, offices, classrooms, and common areas by:

  • Vacuuming and dusting.
  • Washing walls, furniture, glass, or partitions.
  • Replacing light bulbs.
  • Emptying recycling bins and trash.
  • Servicing restrooms by filling soap, paper towel, toilet paper, sanitary napkin dispensers.
  • Mopping up water, leaks, and spills
  • Unplugging sinks and unclogging toilets.
  • Opening and closing buildings and keeping the entryways accessible.
  • Sweeping debris off stairs and sidewalks on front of the buildings as well as shoveling snow and putting down ice
  • melt.
  • Putting away delivered stock items such as cases of toilet paper, paper towels, and soap in the stockroom.
  • Assisting others in setting up staging, tables and chairs for University functions.
  • Moving and setting up furniture.
  • Perform other related duties as required or directed.
  • Job description subject to change based upon University needs and demands.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and DOT certificate.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors/directors and all levels of the organization.
  • Must be able to perform manual labor, including frequent lifting/carrying/transporting loads up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work alone and climb multiple sets of stairs, work off of ladders, staging, etc.
  • Must be able to respond to overtime needs beyond the normal workday.
  • Mandatory overtime, inclusive of weekends, as required or requested by Director of Building Services.
  • Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
  • Must have the ability to follow directions.
  • Job description subject to change based upon the emergency circumstances and University needs and demands.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ninety days after employment, employees are required to become a member of the Union Local 32BJ, District 615.
  • Position requires a criminal background check.
  • Permanent membership on the Snow Team is a requirement of this position.
  • 40-hour work week – Schedule is Sunday through Thursday 6AM - 2:30PM

Position Type

Facilities

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Base Pay Rate:

$30.41
About this role

Summary

Perform maintenance, cleaning, and setup duties for university buildings, including manual labor and safety compliance.

Job title

Building Superintendent

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site in Boston, MA, with required union membership and overtime

Salary

$30.41

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's licenseDOT certificationmanual laborsafety rules

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

maintenancecleaningrepairbuilding accesssnow removal
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

On-site City
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