Facilities Maintenance Worker CL; Custodian

Position: Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 (Custodian) - Multiple Openings
Location: Orono

The Department of Facilities Management is looking to hire Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1's. These positions are responsible for the cleaning of campus E&G buildings to include daily, weekly, monthly and other cyclical tasks according to a managed cleaning task specific program that is assessed on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to ensure the target cleanliness ratings are maintained. These positions play an important role in ensuring the health and safety of the campus community.

It is part of the Facilities' team that is responsible for making the campus presentable for current and future students, faculty, staff and visitors. These positions also assists with snow removal and sanding of building entrances and walkways. Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Starting pay for these positions is $17.80/hr, plus a $.80 shift differential when applicable.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Using cleaning machines and equipment.

* Cleaning assigned rooms and/or buildings including restrooms by following defined instructions.

* Performing facility set-ups and take downs as directed.

* Monitoring materials and supplies of assigned cart or area, notifying lead worker and supervisor as needed.

* Removing snow on sidewalks and around building using shovel.

* Utilizing equipment to perform seasonal or regular maintenance.

* Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.

* Refilling paper products, soap, etc.

This position has been designated as an "Essential Employee" role. This designation means that, in the event of an emergency (including but not limited to severe weather, natural or human-caused disasters, public health emergencies, operational disruptions, or campus closures), you may be required to work to support the continuity of critical University functions.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world.

More information about UMaine is .

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for 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.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

* High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

* Customer service principles

* Safety principles

* Equipment use and troubleshooting

* Basic inventory principles

* Performing manual labor

* Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets

* Ability to pass required safety training

* Monitoring and maintaining inventory

* Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

* Valid Maine driver's license

* Ability to lift 50 pounds

* Positions in this class typically require:
Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and…