Facilities Maint Worker CL

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2.

This position will perform defined tasks related to cleaning assigned areas, basic grounds keeping responsibilities, custodial services, and minor and basic maintenance responsibilities. The starting pay is $18.42. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

• Maintains facilities and grounds which may include mowing; weed removal; snow removal; trimming trees; picking-up litter; sweeping; mopping; making minor building repairs; moving furniture and equipment; and/or performing related duties.
• Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools; completes routine maintenance on equipment, tools, and vehicles. May work with materials and chemicals associated with cleaning.
• Reports maintenance issues and equipment failures as appropriate.
• Maintains inventory levels within assigned area of responsibility.
• Cleaning assigned rooms and/or buildings 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.
• Utilizing equipment to perform seasonal or regular maintenance.
• Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Providing work guidance to less experienced employees, such as answering procedural and process related questions.
• Monitoring a central supply area for an assigned building and notifying supervisor of any stocking or supply issues.

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Sufficient experience, including one year of custodial or grounds related work experience
• Valid Maine driver's license

• Safety principles
• Equipment use and troubleshooting
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory
• Providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to understand Safety Data Sheets
• Ability to pass required safety training
• Exemplary customer service skills
• 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
• Ability to work independently, follow verbal and written instructions, and safety procedures
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

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 04469‑5713, by calling , or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay Service). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator.