Facilities Maintenance Specialist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Maine State Retirement

Paid vacation/sick time

Professional development

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington County Community College seeks a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Specialist I to join the Maintenance Department. You will perform custodial cleaning and minor repairs across campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

This is a full-time, on-site role requiring availability in the evenings and weekends, with competitive benefits and opportunities for routine professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma required.
• Up to one year of experience in building maintenance and custodial work preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning methods, materials, and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial cleaning across assigned campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Provide minor maintenance repairs and routine upkeep as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean, and welcoming environments for the campus community.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Custodial cleaning

Grounds maintenance

Safety procedures

Operate cleaning equipment

Independent work

Physical stamina

Basic repairs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Location: Washington County - Calais, ME 04619

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.

Application Process: 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. For more information, please contact [phone]. Posted 8/2026

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.