Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1

University of Maine System•Orono, ME

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Facilities Management is hiring Facilities Maintenance Workers CL1 to clean campus E&G buildings and help maintain a safe, presentable campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Work includes daily, weekly, monthly, and other cyclical cleaning tasks performed according to a managed cleaning program. Cleanliness ratings are assessed weekly, monthly, and quarterly. The role also assists with snow removal and sanding at building entrances and walkways. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Anticipated schedules are Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., or Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Starting pay is $18.33 per hour, with a $0.80 shift differential when applicable. The position is designated as an Essential Employee role and may be required to work during emergencies or campus closures to support critical University functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of safety principles.
Knowledge of equipment use and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of basic inventory principles.
Ability to perform manual labor.
Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
Ability to pass required safety training.
Ability to monitor and maintain inventory.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction from coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
Valid Maine driver’s license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities requiring talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive use of arms and legs, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, stooping, and handling materials. Lifting and exerting forces over 50 pounds requires assistance from another employee or mechanical assistance; individual forces must not exceed 50 pounds.
Successful applicants are subject to appropriate background screening and a post-offer physical.

Nice To Haves

Custodial experience.

Responsibilities

Use cleaning machines and equipment.
Clean assigned rooms and/or buildings, including restrooms, following defined instructions.
Perform facility set-ups and take downs as directed.
Monitor materials and supplies in the assigned cart or area and notify the lead worker and supervisor as needed.
Remove snow from sidewalks and around buildings using a shovel.
Use equipment to perform seasonal or regular maintenance.
Follow safety procedures and report mechanical and/or safety issues.
Refill paper products, soap, and other supplies.
Assist with sanding building entrances and walkways.