Building Custodian

Department of Education Kingman School Opening Date:
July 31, 2026 Closing Date:
August 14, 2026 Grade / Admin Unit: 10 / Operations/Maintenance Job Class Code: 1013 Salary: $15.10 - $19.92/Hourly Position Number:  Position Type:
Part‑Time (20 hours weekly)

Location:

Kingman, Maine Telework:
Not available Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

This position is responsible for cleaning the Education in the Unorganized Territory school on a daily basis in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and students attending the school.

• Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas; operating custodial equipment; maintaining supplies and materials; and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs throughout the facility.
• The position also supports outdoor maintenance activities such as snow removal, lawn care, sidewalk upkeep, and maintaining safe exterior conditions.
• Additional duties may include supporting energy conservation efforts, monitoring facility conditions, and assisting with minor carpentry and maintenance work as needed to maintain overall functionality and appearance of the school.

• Knowledge of standards for cleanliness of grounds, buildings, and equipment
• Knowledge of school building codes and laws.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to safeguard personnel, property, and equipment
• Knowledge of the maintenance and minor repair of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and fixtures
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in janitorial work
• Ability to climb to the height of school roof/ceiling
• Ability to use and/or operate cleaning equipment associated with high volume traffic facilities
• Ability to maintain standards for cleaning building and grounds
• Ability to communicate and work in a positive manner with staff and pupils
• Ability to lift independently objects weighing up to 70 pounds
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings and equipment

Experience and training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and repair.

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%‑100% of employee‑only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre‑tax to help pay for out‑of‑pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty‑two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave…