Facilities Maintenance Worker CL; Custodian

Facilities Maintenance Worker, Career Level 1

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the position of Facilities Maintenance Worker, Career Level 1 in the Custodial department at the Augusta campus. The Facilities Maintenance Worker performs tasks related to custodial care and cleaning of university facilities; securing campus buildings; reporting needed repairs and equipment failures; floor maintenance; room set-ups; moving furniture and equipment; snow removal and other manual labor.

The employee will work with materials and chemicals associated with cleaning. This position is designated as an essential position requiring the individual to be able to work during periods of inclement weather and/or campus emergencies.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the ability to work occasional weekends and nights as required. Wage: $18.33 per hour for a new hire or the applicable transfer rate for a current University of Maine System employee. This is a regular, full-time position. Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits for Service and Maintenance employees, including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability, as well as retirement plan options.

Qualifications:

Required:

the ability to work nights and weekends and in adverse weather conditions; the ability to work occasional overtime hours; the ability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds; the ability to read and follow written and oral instructions; the ability to work independently; the ability to do manual cleaning and perform manual labor, including snow shoveling.

• This can be a physically demanding position and typically requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical assessment is required.
• Preferred: previous related custodial experience; valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record; a high school diploma or GED.

Review of applications begins immediately. Materials received after July 30, 2026, will be considered at the discretion of the University. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. To be considered, applicants must complete the application form. Applicants selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for three professional references.

One of the references must be a recent supervisor. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

About the University of Maine at Augusta: UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.