Facilities and Campus Services Career Ladder
The Facilities and Campus Services and AFSCME local 1776 Career Ladder was launched in 2018. We began the effort with a comprehensive workforce needs assessment to better understand the strengths of the custodial team as well as the challenges. The custodial workforce has grown to more than 400 team members who play a critical role in keeping the campus safe and clean for the thousands of students, staff and faculty who live and work here.
The goals of the Career Ladder include
- Creating a positive work climate where employees feel valued for their work,
- Creating transparent, fair and effective processes and tools for advancement
- Recruiting, hiring and sustaining high performing employees,
- Increasing the diversity in the higher ranks of the workforce, and
- Delivering outstanding customer service.
Jafet Cabrera and Ngawang Sherpa recently completed their HVAC apprenticeship. Over the course of 2.5 years, they took classes at Springfield Community Technical College while also learning on the job here at UMass. Each of them worked very hard and we are proud of their accomplishments. A big thanks to everyone who supported their apprenticeship and congratulations, Ngawang and Jafet!
Success Story: Asbestos Worker Apprenticeship
Jonathan Duby and Reinaldo Colon recently completed their Asbestos Worker apprenticeship. Over the course of nearly 3 years, they took a variety of trainings on environmental safety including how to safely work with asbestos, lead, and mold. Each of them worked very hard and we are proud of their accomplishments. A big thanks to everyone who supported their apprenticeship and congratulations, Jonathan and Reinaldo!
What is it like to work as a Custodial Maintainer?
Featuring Norma Valentin and Carlos Marti
What is it like to work as a custodial supervisor?
Featuring Elise Raskevitz
What is it like to work as a custodial manager?
Featuring Chuck McKay
