Building Custodian - Augusta

Position Information

Grade / Admin Unit: 10 / Operations / Maintenance

Salary: $15.10 - $19.92 / Hourly

Position Number:

Location: Augusta

Telework: None

Visa Sponsorship: Not Eligible

• Scrub, mop, wax and polish floors.
• Dust and polish furniture.
• Wash windows, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, and fixtures to maintain cleanliness and appearance.
• Inspect institutional areas to safeguard property and equipment in the building and on the premises.

• Knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of precautions necessary to safeguard property and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in the care, cleaning and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to use a computer for email and time entry.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions on your own.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as needed due to operational needs.
• Ability to follow work rules and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Experience and training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and repair.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and "3+ weeks of vacation leave" annually (vacation accrues with years of service; overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave).
• Health insurance coverage: 85-100% of employee-only premiums (annual values $11,857.68-$13,950.24 depending on salary).
• Health insurance premium credit:
  Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental insurance: 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).Retirement plan: 14.11% contribution to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Gym membership reimbursement: up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Living resources program.
• Parental leave: 42 consecutive days of fully paid leave for all employees welcoming a child (additional unpaid leave may be available under FMLA).
• Voluntary deferred compensation via Maine Saves 457(b) account.

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three professional references. In your resume include the month and year for any relevant experience listed; identify any experience that was not full-time employment. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position.

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc.

Applicants who are unable to complete the online application may contact the Human Resources representative listed for the job opening to arrange an alternative method of submission.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and ensuring an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds, including race, colour, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.