Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1

Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1s (Custodians) are responsible for the cleaning of campus residence halls and auxiliary buildings to include daily, weekly, monthly and other cyclical tasks. The position plays an important role in ensuring the health and safety of the campus community. It is part of the team that is responsible for making the campus presentable for current and future students, faculty, staff and visitors. The position also assists with exterior tasks such as snow removal and sanding of building entrances and walkways. This position is located at the University of Maine at Machias campus. This is full-time, regular, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week position. Starting pay is $16.76/hr. Overtime opportunities. Consistent work schedules. Paid holidays, Sick and Vacation time. Health insurance effective first day of employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Employee operates cleaning equipment, uses cleaning chemicals and materials.
• Performs heavy lifting in the removal of trash, moves furniture and equipment.
• Shovels snow from building entrances and walkways.
• May pick up litter within several feet of building.
• Cleans fixtures, furnishings and facilities in and around campus buildings in accordance with Auxiliary Services’ cleaning program.
• Works alone or in groups.
• Climbs ladders up to 12 feet to perform necessary work.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships that reflect courtesy, civility, and mutual respect.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

About the University:
The University of Maine at Machias (UMM), the regional campus of the University of Maine, awards baccalaureate and associate degrees, and certificates. Established in 1909, it is the easternmost university campus in the United States, located on the Gulf of Maine and surrounded by rivers, forests, fishing villages, and blueberry barrens. This unspoiled portion of the Atlantic coast is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and quality of life.

UMM serves approximately 750 students with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. The academic experience emphasizes learning both in the classroom and in experiential settings, with a focus on community-engaged educational opportunities. The area’s bountiful natural resources, and rich environmental, recreational, cultural, and education traditions inform the campus.

The University of Maine at Machias offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. For more information about Machias, Maine, please click here .

Qualifications:
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing,reaching, grasping, standing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with members of the Student; Residence Life staff, UMM administration, andthe campus community (especially students).
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Other Information:

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Nicole Wood at 207-255-1315.

Appropriate background checks are required and post offer physical.