Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker CL- Custodial; Gorham campus - Updated
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Facility Maintenance, Janitor, Building Maintenance, Cleaning Services
Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2 - Custodial (Gorham campus) Job Information
- Job Identification 2511
- Job Category Facilities Maintenance
- Posting Date 03/24/2026, 07:41 PM
- Locations 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US (On-site)
- Business Unit University of Southern Maine
- Grade Service & Maintenance CB22
- Job Schedule Full time
- Regular or Temporary Regular
- Department USM Custodial
- Bargaining Unit Service & Maintenance (TEAMSTERS)
If you are an experienced custodian, janitor, or maintenance professional and interested in a career that offers exceptional benefits, including free tuition and career advancement opportunities, the University of Southern Maine is seeking candidates for Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2 in our Custodial Services department. This position is core to USM’s ability to deliver an exceptional and affordable educational experience to students in Maine and across the country and an opportunity for you to advance your education with our tuition waiver program.
Work Location &
Schedule:
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position on the USM Gorham campus. The schedule is third shift as follows:
- Sunday 10:00pm to Monday 6:00am
- Monday 10:00pm to Tuesday 6:00am
- Tuesday 10:00pm to Wednesday 6:00am
- Wednesday 10:00pm to Thursday 6:00am
- Thursday 10:00pm to Friday 6:00am
Pay and Benefits: Pay is $23.22 per hour. The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):
- 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.
This is an essential position with the expectation that team members report to work on snow/storm days and other days when campus is closed.
Responsibilities- Independently leads night shift custodial crew, including providing work direction, assigning work responsibilities, supervising crew members, coordinating project steps for projects assigned to the crew, and conducting work inspections to ensure work is completed according to specifications and standards.
- Performs the same or similar work as the custodial crew, including cleaning, disinfecting, and general maintenance duties across campus facilities; assisting with events, trash removal, snow removal, and building security; providing courteous, cooperative service to all campus and external stakeholders.
- Explains processes, procedures, and standards to employees and enforces safety and procedural standards.
- Places orders for supplies and collecting necessary materials and equipment.
- High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), or international degree equivalency, and sufficient experience including three (3) years of custodial-related work experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a driving history check to operate University vehicles.
- Proven ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Proven experience getting along with co-workers, supervisors and building occupants.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Previous lead or supervision experience.
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and/or exert more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, be capable of standing for extended periods of time, and flexible enough for bending and reaching.
- Previous experience operating custodial cleaning equipment.
- Previous experience leading a crew or coordinating small projects such as floor finishing and/or event set ups.
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…
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