Facilities Maintenance Specialist I

Maine Community College System • Calais, ME

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Washington County Community College is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic to join our Maintenance Department as a full-time Facilities Maintenance Specialist I. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing custodial cleaning and minor maintenance repairs across assigned campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position requires availability to work evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Up to one year of experience in building maintenance and custodial work.
• Familiarity with materials, methods, and equipment used in custodial cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic custodial equipment.
• Understanding and adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Basic skills to perform minor repairs and adjustments on cleaning and grounds equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Physical strength and stamina to handle various manual tasks related to the care, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Performing custodial cleaning and minor maintenance repairs across assigned campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available)
• Vision insurance
• Maine State Retirement
• Vacation/sick time allowances
• Professional development
• Free tuition within the MCCS

What This Job Offers

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