Facilities Maintenance Specialist I

Washington County Community College; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington County Community College is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Specialist I to perform custodial cleaning and minor maintenance across campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas. This full-time role requires availability to work evenings and weekends to ensure a safe, clean environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Salary range is $20.12–$21.66 per hour for a Maine State Employees Association unit position, with benefits including health, dental, life, vision,

Qualifications

• . Education: High school diploma.
• . Experience: Up to one year of experience in building maintenance and custodial work.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial cleaning and minor maintenance repairs across campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Maintain safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Custodial cleaning

Grounds maintenance

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Minor repairs

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manual & automatic custodial equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington County - Calais, ME 04619. Facilities Maintenance Specialist I

Washington County Community College is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic to join our Maintenance Department as a full-time Facilities Maintenance Specialist I. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing custodial cleaning and minor maintenance repairs across assigned campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position requires availability to work evenings and weekends.

Salary Range: MSEA unit position, Range 10, $20.12 to $21.66, depending on education and experience. Benefits: employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, Maine State Retirement, vacation/sick time allowances, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS.

Position is open until filled, review of applications will begin Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

WCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma.

• Experience: Up to one year of experience in building maintenance and custodial work.

Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with materials, methods, and equipment used in custodial cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic custodial equipment.
• Understanding and adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Basic skills to perform minor repairs and adjustments on cleaning and grounds equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Physical strength and stamina to handle various manual tasks related to the care, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds.