Equipment Operator CL1

University of Maine System • Augusta, ME

3d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Equipment Operator, Career Level 1 (CL1) in the Maintenance department at the Augusta campus. The Equipment Operator performs tasks related to the operation of vehicles and/or equipment of various sizes and complexity to assist the facilities needs of the campus.

The Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating facilities' equipment and for performing tasks related to routine and preventative facilities, vehicle, and equipment maintenance. The CL1 will respond to emergency calls and may perform basic troubleshooting responsibilities. The employee will perform other campus maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to, snow removal, room set-ups, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and other manual labor. They will work with materials and chemicals associated with cleaning. This position requires the ability to routinely lift, carry, and move 50 pounds. Must be able to read and follow written instructions, work independently and as a team, establish priorities, maintain records using a computerized work order system, and respond to campus emergencies. This position is designated as an essential position requiring the individual to be able to work during periods of inclement weather and/or campus emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Class C driver's license with a clean driving record
• Related work experience, including six months of equipment operation experience
• Knowledge of procedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and storing assigned equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
• Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of assigned equipment
• Experience using associated tools/equipment
• Experience performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions
• Ability to do manual labor, including snow shoveling
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work occasional overtime hours, including nights and weekend hours
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, and move 50 pounds
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to establish priorities
• Ability to maintain records and reports using a computerized work order system
• Ability to respond to campus emergencies
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Ability to provide training to other employees
• Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, students, and the general public
• This can be a physically demanding position and typically requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• The successful completion of a pre-employment physical assessment is required.

Nice To Haves

• previous commercial snowplowing experience

Responsibilities

• operating facilities' equipment
• performing tasks related to routine and preventative facilities, vehicle, and equipment maintenance
• respond to emergency calls
• perform basic troubleshooting responsibilities
• snow removal
• room set-ups
• grounds maintenance
• building maintenance
• other manual labor
• work with materials and chemicals associated with cleaning
• maintain records using a computerized work order system
• respond to campus emergencies

Benefits

• UMA offers a wide range of benefits for Service and Maintenance 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED