Building Custodian

State of Maine•Edmunds Twp, ME

48d•$15 - $20

About The Position

Experience the rewards of working in a close-knit learning community where every role makes a difference. As part of our custodial team, you'll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where students can learn and thrive. From maintaining classrooms, restrooms, and common areas to caring for the school grounds and supporting daily operations, your work helps ensure a healthy and positive atmosphere for everyone. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in keeping our school safe, orderly, and ready for learning every day. REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: This position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary indoor and outdoor areas of the facility through routine custodial work, operation of cleaning equipment, and minor maintenance repairs. Duties include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and fixtures; handling and storing supplies; conserving energy; performing basic carpentry; maintaining grounds (e.g., mowing, sweeping, snow removal); and ensuring overall cleanliness, order, and safety of the building and surrounding premises.

Requirements

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 life 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.

Responsibilities

maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary indoor and outdoor areas of the facility through routine custodial work
operation of cleaning equipment
performing minor maintenance repairs
cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and fixtures
handling and storing supplies
conserving energy
performing basic carpentry
maintaining grounds (e.g., mowing, sweeping, snow removal)
ensuring overall cleanliness, order, and safety of the building and surrounding premises

Benefits

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 14.11% 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 Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.