Job Information
University of Maine at Presque Isle Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 (Custodian) in Presque Isle, Maine
Position Title:
Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 (Custodian)
Campus:
Presque Isle
Department:
Physical Plant Operations - IPHY
Location:
Presque Isle ME
Bargaining Unit:
Serv & Maint
Salary Band/Wage Band:
A11/Step 2
Work Schedule:
Mon- Fri 6 AM - 2:30 PM
Length:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Statement of the Job:
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance Worker (Custodian) to begin immediately.
The scheduled shift is 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (with potential flexibilty on either end if needed) and Monday through Friday with Saturdays and Sundays off.
Essential duties of the Facilities Maintenance Worker include routine and non-routine cleaning services such as, but not limited to:
Operates cleaning equipment and uses cleaning chemicals and materials.
Performs (sometimes heavy) lifting in the removal of trash, moving furniture and equipment.
Shovels snow from building entrances and walkways.
May pick up debris within several feet of the building.
Cleans fixtures, furnishings, and facilities in and around campus buildings.
Works alone or in groups.
Climbs ladders up to 12 feet to perform necessary work.
Adheres to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.
The complete position description can be found here (https://umpi.hiretouch.com/uploads/523/file/FMW_Job_Description.pdf) . Each position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The rate of pay is $16.11 per hour. In addition, the University will contribute up to a 4% matching contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (https://umpi.hiretouch.com/uploads/523/file/Single_Page_Benefits-Service_and_Maintainance.pdf) include medical, dental, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
About the University:
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) .
Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
Valid Driver's License and be an authorized and approved University Driver based on the Driver Administration Policy.
Preferred:
Related cleaning experience
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Must have good communication skills.
Be able to work independently.
Experience using commercial cleaning equipment is a plus.
Other Information:
Materials must be submitted via "Apply for position." You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications.
Review of applications begins immediately. The position will remain open until filled.
Appropriate background screening and post-offer physical will be conducted for the successful candidate.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5744. 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume/CV