What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1: Custodial, 3rd Shift position at University of Maine?
Statement of the job: The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants to fill the position of Facilities Maintenance Worker, CL1 (Custodial) dedicated to maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the campus community. This position maintains campus cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance, including assisting with exterior tasks such as snow removal and sanding building entrances and walkways. The work is carried out according to established policies, procedures, and standards. This position is integral to storm coverage and snow and ice removal to ensure all buildings are clear and safe.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fiscal year position. A typical work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am. This is an essential position at the University of Maine at Farmington, in which winter hours are weather-dependent, and the employee will be required to report to work during inclement weather and administrative holidays.
The University of Maine at Farmington offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that include (but are not limited to):
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Low-cost short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
- A tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Responsibilities are a representative sample:
- Cleaning assigned rooms and/or buildings by following defined instructions.
- Using cleaning machines and equipment.
- Performing facility set-ups and take-downs as directed.
- Monitoring materials and supplies of assigned cart or area, notifying lead workers and supervisor as needed.
- Removing snow on sidewalks and around buildings using a shovel.
- Utilizing equipment to perform seasonal or regular maintenance.
- Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.
Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary
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Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to work occasional overtime, which may include occasional nights and weekends.
- Ability to work independently and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to do manual cleaning and perform manual labor, including snow shoveling. Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
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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. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical assessment is required.
With or without reasonable accommodation, must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds frequently and/or exert 20 pounds of force to move objects and capable of standing for extended periods of time and flexible enough for bending and reaching. Lifting and exerting force of more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds.
To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and complete the online application and provide:
- Highest level of education including the name of the school, year of graduation, and contact information
- Work Experience
- Contact information of three (3) professional references
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin on January 30, 2025.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship .
- Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
- If materials are received after the recruitment deadline the review will be at the discretion of the University.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department of Public Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994, tel 207-778-7400.
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