Building Maintenance Worker

Lewiston Police; Lewiston (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Worker to join their Public Works Department. This role involves a diverse range of facility maintenance tasks, from plumbing and carpentry to custodial duties. You'll be responsible for ensuring that buildings are well-maintained and operational, assisting with event setups, and performing essential repairs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience, along with a valid driver's license. This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly wage, and it provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of building maintenance experience required.
• Must have a valid State of Maine Class B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Maintain heating, air conditioning, and alarm systems.

Skills

Facility Maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting Repairs

Custodial Duties

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pick-up Trucks

Plow Trucks

Skid-steer Loaders

Bobcats

Custodial Equipment

Job description

Employment Opportunities

Accepting applicants for BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER with the City of Lewiston’s Public Works Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Department: Public Works
Division: Public Buildings
Barg. Unit: AFSCME- Public Works
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
Grade: 3/4 (starting at $21.88 - $25.85/hour)

Depending on license/experience.

SUMMARY: The Building Maintenance Worker performs a variety of facility maintenance and minor building construction tasks, including manual labor, custodial duties and related work, as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma, or equivalent, plus two (2) years building maintenance experience. Must have a valid State of Maine Class B driver’s license, or be able to obtain within one year from start date.

WORK ACTIVITIES: Perform routine building maintenance such as plumbing, carpentry and painting repairs, replacement of light fixtures and bulbs, and general operation of custodial equipment. Move various equipment to assist other departments and set up for events. Clean and maintain building exteriors including snow removal, landscaping and litter removal, and exterior structural repair. Maintain heating, air conditioning and alarm systems and their components. Operate various equipment such as pick-up trucks, 1-ton plow trucks, single and tandem axle dump trucks with plow/wing, skid-steer loaders, bobcats, sidewalk plows and other various equipment and tools needed for maintenance operations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Submit resume, cover letter and City of Lewiston Employment Application to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall, 27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240. Additional Human Resources contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.