Campus Equipment Operator: Maintenance & Snowplow

UMA; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine is hiring for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) with a base pay of $23.63 per hour.

The role involves removing campus debris, operating equipment, logistics of materials, and basic maintenance tasks across campus facilities. Required qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 2 years related experience, a Maine CDL, strong customer service, and safety-focused work practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Sufficient experience, including 2 years related experience.
• Valid Maine commercial Driver's License.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment and system maintenance and repair.
• Maintenance of related equipment.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Applicable compliance with rules and regulations.
• Inspecting, installing, and repairing systems.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive direction.

Responsibilities

• Removal of trash, recycling, food waste, and other debris from campus.
• Operates equipment in a safe and effective manner in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Loads, delivers, unloads materials, supplies and other items on and off campus.
• Performs routine maintenance checks, cleaning, and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Plows snow and sands; spreads loam or gravel to assist in maintenance and construction.
• Moves materials and equipment for larger projects.
• Transporting materials between locations.
• Collecting materials in assigned vehicles, such as recyclables and waste.
• Moving materials and equipment for larger projects.
• Performing an assigned collection route with appropriate speed decisions.
• Operating a variety of equipment, including large, heavy equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Job description

The University of Maine is hiring for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) with a base pay of $23.63 per hour.

The role involves removing campus debris, operating equipment, logistics of materials, and basic maintenance tasks across campus facilities. Required qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 2 years related experience, a Maine CDL, strong customer service, and safety-focused work practices.