Facilities Maintenance Worker CL; Custodian

Are you interested in a career at the University of Southern Maine with exceptional benefits, including free tuition and career advancement opportunities? Then check out this job opportunity!

The University of Southern Maine is looking for motivated and dependable team members who are committed to providing a clean and healthy environment for our campuses. We are currently accepting applications for full-time (40 hours per week) Facilities Maintenance Workers CL1 in our Custodial Services department on both the Portland and Gorham USM campuses.

We offer flexible work schedules, and we will consider applicants with alternative schedule needs.

Pay is $17.80 per hour (+$0.80 per hour shift differential for shifts the majority of which fall between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.). 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.

For more information about benefits, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

This is an essential position with the expectation that incumbents report to work on snow/storm days and other days when campus is closed.

• Cleans and disinfects a variety of areas on campus including but not limited to restrooms, breakrooms, common areas and classrooms.
• Assists with event set‑ups and take‑downs.
• Assists with trash collection and disposal.
• Unlocks and secures buildings.
• Reports maintenance issues and equipment failures as appropriate.
• Provides recommendations for corrective action on areas that need improvement.
• Responds to customer concerns with efficiency and respect.
• Works effectively and cooperatively with members of the Facilities Management team, University administration, the campus community, and external clients and customers.

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) or international degree equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials up to 50 pounds frequently and/or exert 20 pounds of force to move objects; and must be capable of standing for extended periods of time and flexible enough for bending and reaching.

With a supportive management structure and shared commitment to each other’s success, we value the personal and professional growth of our employees. Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness are the core values of USM, and we are committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

Click on ‘Apply Now’ below or visit the USM Careers Page.

Finalist candidates will be asked to provide references.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will remain posted until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years;

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