Temporary – Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 – Multiple Positions

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 24,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A public research university in Orono seeks Temporary Facilities Maintenance Workers for part-time and full-time positions at $17.80 per hour. The role involves cleaning, equipment use, and monitoring supplies. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift 50 pounds. Experience in custodial work is preferred. This position offers a chance to join a dedicated team in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ability to pass required safety training.
• Valid Maine driver’s license.
• Custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using cleaning machines and equipment.
• Cleaning assigned rooms and/or buildings.
• Performing facility set‑ups and take‑downs.
• Monitoring materials and supplies.
• Removing snow on sidewalks.
• Utilizing equipment for seasonal or regular maintenance.

Skills

Customer service principles

Safety principles

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

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

Job description

Statement of the Job: The University of Maine Facilities Management Department seeks applications for Temporary Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1s. Temporary full‑time and part‑time positions are available. Starting pay for these temporary positions is $17.80 per hour, with schedules to be determined.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using cleaning machines and equipment.
• Cleaning assigned rooms and/or buildings including restrooms by following defined instructions.
• Performing facility set‑ups and take‑downs as directed.
• Monitoring materials and supplies of assigned cart or area, notifying lead worker and supervisor as needed.
• Removing snow on sidewalks and around building using shovel.
• Utilizing equipment to perform seasonal or regular maintenance.
• Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.
• Refilling paper products, soap, etc.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top‑tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

Required:

• Customer service principles;
• Safety principles;
• Equipment use and troubleshooting;
• Basic inventory principles.
• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Performing manual labor;
• Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets;
• Ability to pass required safety training;
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Valid Maine driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds.

Preferred:

• Custodial experience

Other Information

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing, as needed basis and the position will remain posted until filled.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Heather Cyr at [e-mail] or 581‑2620. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post‑offer physical.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469‑5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469‑5794, or call 207.581.4053.