FACILITIES MAINT SPEC I

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM • South Portland, ME

4d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This maintenance and personal service position involves custodial care and maintenance of campus buildings and grounds. The role includes routine maintenance and minor repairs across related trades, cleaning, groundskeeping, and interior and exterior painting. Grounds work includes sweeping and cleaning walks, mowing lawns, raking leaves, and removing snow to keep the premises orderly and safe. The employee also supports college events and functions and performs other duties as assigned.

During inclement weather, the position joins the Facilities Management team for plowing, shoveling, salting, and sanding. A cell phone is assigned during normal shift hours for facilities-related communication with supervisors, Security, Residence Life staff, and other agencies. The employee participates in an on-call rotation to respond to facilities-related emergencies after hours.

The position is located in South Portland, Maine. The listed schedules are Monday through Friday, either first shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) or second shift (2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.).

Requirements

• Experience and training demonstrating basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and repair, as well as building custodial cleaning.
• A valid State of Maine driver’s license.
• Knowledge of methods and equipment used in building maintenance and custodial work.
• Sufficient physical strength to perform a variety of routine manual tasks.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to skillfully perform building cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices.
• Ability to set up and work from ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus buildings and grounds, including minor repairs across related trades.
• Clean facilities to maintain cleanliness and appearance.
• Maintain outside grounds, including sweeping and cleaning walks, mowing lawns, raking leaves, and removing snow.
• Perform interior and exterior painting.
• Support college events and functions and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform plowing, shoveling, salting, and sanding during inclement weather.
• Use an assigned cell phone during normal shift hours to communicate with supervisors, Security, Residence Life staff, and other agencies regarding facilities operations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to facilities-related emergencies after hours.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for employees; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent coverage is also available.
• Vision insurance.
• Maine Public Employees Retirement in lieu of Social Security.
• Generous vacation and sick time allowances.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Professional development.
• Free tuition within the Maine Community College System for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Collegial workplace and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed