Facilities Maintenance Worker CL; Custodian

Overview

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.

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the ability to work occasional weekends and nights as required.

$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.

• Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Retirement plan options

• 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
• Physical demands include 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

• Previous related custodial experience
• Valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record
• 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.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME , by calling , or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator ne.edu/title-ix/.