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Maintainer I (SW/N Facilities Operations) UMass Amherst
Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.
Utility Plant Operator (Mechanical Pipefitter) UMass Amherst
Utility Plant Operator - Mechanical operates, maintains, and repairs the campus steam, condensate, water and sewer distribution systems and related equipment.
Electrician I (Fire Alarm Shop) UMass Amherst
Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as, but not limited to, clock systems, card access systems, security systems, fire alarm systems, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required. Employing the use of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Contractors, Engineers, Control Technicians, etc. maintaining the building systems integrity.  Exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.
High Voltage Electrician I UMass Amherst
Operate, maintain, and repair the campus 115,000 high voltage power distribution system, exterior lighting system, and related equipment.
Maintenance Equipment Operator II (Recycling & Waste Management) UMass Amherst
Operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment in solid waste or property collection, handling and transport.  Loads and unloads trucks and performs routine maintenance. Performs manual tasks requiring various specialized skills or knowledge.  Performs related unskilled tasks as required. Also operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment employed in construction, landscape, and highway maintenance.
Chemical Safety Service Manager UMass Amherst
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Academic Safety or other person designated by Executive Director EH&S, the Chemical Safety Services Manager develops, implements, and manages all aspects of a comprehensive laboratory and chemical safety program. The Manager serves as the Chemical and Industrial Hygiene Officer for the campus and experimental stations, including setting safety policies and practices, conducting assessments, and monitoring regulatory compliance. This position provides related emergency response procedures and coordinates related training activities.
DevOps Engineer - Enrollment Management (Remote Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The DevOps Engineer ensures the streamlined delivery and operation of applications and services in alignment with Enrollment Management's technical and business objectives. This position implements and maintains continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, manages Boomi integrations, and develops Azure-based solutions. The DevOps Engineer works closely with development and operations teams to identify, recommend, and implement cost-effective technology solutions while maintaining security and compliance standards. This role also provides backup support for endpoint operations and end-user systems when needed.
Lab Safety & Industrial Hygiene Services Officer UMass Amherst
The Lab Safety & Industrial Hygiene Services Officer provides comprehensive laboratory safety, biosafety, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation safety, and industrial hygiene services to the campus community, including risk assessments, inspections, trainings, and management of personal protective equipment (PPE) programs for all laboratories and the University community.
Maintainer I (SW/S Facilities Operations) UMass Amherst
Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.
Skilled Laborer II (Hoisting License) - Grounds UMass Amherst
Provides the care and maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, walks, roadways, and parking lots.
Graduate Education Recruitment Specialist (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Director of Marketing Strategy and Communications for Isenberg Graduate and Professional Programs, and working closely with all program personnel, the Graduate Education Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for managing qualified leads for Isenberg Graduate and Professional programs. The position will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System data, qualifying leads and recommending appropriate allocation of marketing resources to follow-up with prospective students.
Director Curriculum & Outreach (Slavery North) UMass Amherst
The Director of Curriculum and Outreach manages Slavery North's developing strategies to interpret and share research findings with academic and professional organizations, the community, and the media.  The Director collaborates with active researchers at UMASS and in the field, as well as reviews related academic publications to help publicize the history and art historical depiction of slavery in the northern part of North America. The Director plans and organizes panel discussions, exhibitions, screenings, conferences, workshops, and other in-person and virtual events. Additionally, the director is responsible for developing historical and art historical curricula for all educational levels and for academic and lay audiences in this emerging field of study.
NTT Lecturer Afro-American Studies UMass Amherst
Temporary, full time lecturer to teach three courses per semester for AY 2025-2026. Fall 2025: AA101 Introduction to Black Studies, AA151 Literature & Culture, AA156 Revolutionary Concepts in African American Music. Spring 2026: AA101 Introduction to Black Studies, 156 Revolutionary Concepts in African American Music, AA600T Black Feminisms.
Extension Educator III - Municipal Clean Energy (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Extension Educator III, Municipal Clean Energy, provides technical assistance and develop research-based information, publications, and programs related to municipal and community-wide clean energy planning and implementation across Massachusetts, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and other partners within and outside of UMass.
Maintainer I (NE/S Facilities Operations) UMass Amherst
Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.
Assistant Director of Building Maintenance Engineering UMass Amherst
The Assistant Director of Building Maintenance Engineering is responsible for leading and managing the engineering functions of campus facilities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical building systems. This position oversees a multidisciplinary team of managers and engineers and plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing maintenance strategies that align with the University's mission of education, research, and sustainability.
Departmental Assistant (Bakery Assistant) UMass Amherst
The Bakery Assistant (Departmental Assistant) prepares baked goods such as bread, rolls and pastries; decorates cakes and other baked goods; operates equipment such as bread slicers, mixers and ovens; and inspects baking ingredients for spoilage.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Clerk IV (Office Manager) UMass Amherst
The Clerk IV manages personnel functions for Center for Early Education and Care (CEEC), administers classroom staff scheduling, hires student Assistant Teachers and office staff, manages childcare enrollment and tuition assistance programs in accordance with CEEC and tuition assistance agency policies, oversees the daily operation of the CEEC office, administers CEEC child snack program.
Plumber And Steamfitter I (Zone 1) UMass Amherst
Installs, repairs, alters and maintains fluid transmission systems, sanitary fixtures, heating systems, low and high pressure steam lines, condensate lines, water lines, sprinkler lines, sewer lines; and performs other related work as required, including but not limited to, trade related asbestos abatement, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as; pneumatic control systems, heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, cooling towers, pumps and  related  equipment. Employing the use and need of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Control Technicians / trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity, exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.
Departmental Assistant UMass Amherst
Serves as guitar instructor for Jazz in July.

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