Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 (Custodian) - Multiple Openings

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Facilities Management is looking to hire Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1's. These positions are responsible for the cleaning of campus E&G buildings to include daily, weekly, monthly and other cyclical tasks according to a managed cleaning task specific program that is assessed on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to ensure the target cleanliness ratings are maintained. These positions play an important role in ensuring the health and safety of the campus community. It is part of the Facilities’ team that is responsible for making the campus presentable for current and future students, faculty, staff and visitors. These positions also assists with snow removal and sanding of building entrances and walkways. Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Starting pay for these positions is $17.80/hr, plus a $.80 shift differential when applicable.

This position has been designated as an “Essential Employee” role. This designation means that, in the event of an emergency (including but not limited to severe weather, natural or human-caused disasters, public health emergencies, operational disruptions, or campus closures), you may be required to work to support the continuity of critical University functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Customer service principles
• Safety principles
• Equipment use and troubleshooting
• Basic inventory principles
• Performing manual labor
• Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets
• Ability to pass required safety training
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Valid Maine driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial experience

Responsibilities

• Using cleaning machines and equipment.
• Cleaning assigned rooms and/or buildings including restrooms by following defined instructions.
• Performing facility set-ups and take downs as directed.
• Monitoring materials and supplies of assigned cart or area, notifying lead worker and supervisor as needed.
• Removing snow on sidewalks and around building using shovel.
• Utilizing equipment to perform seasonal or regular maintenance.
• Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.
• Refilling paper products, soap, etc.

Benefits

• tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

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