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University of Maine System Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2 (Custodian) in Portland, Maine
Are you interested in a career at the University of Southern Maine with exceptional benefits, including free tuition (or discounted tuition for spouses and dependents) and career advancement opportunities? Does working in an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides a fun and fast-paced working environment sound exciting to you? Then check out this job opportunity!
The University of Southern Maine is looking for motivated and dependable team members who are committed to providing a clean and healthy environment for our campuses. We are currently accepting applications for Facilities Maintenance Workers CL2 in our Custodial Services department on both the Portland and Gorham USM campuses. Our shifts are flexible, with an opportunity to work either five 8-hour shifts OR four 10-hour shifts.
A supportive management structure and shared commitment to each other’s success, we value the professional and personal growth of our employees. Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness are the core values of USM, and we are committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Pay for this position is $17.37/hour. The University of Southern Maine offers a highly competitive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):
Vacation, sick and holiday pay
Health, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren)
A 403(b)-retirement plan
Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses
For more information about benefits, please review the UMS benefits information summary (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/Service_Maintenance.pdf) .
Schedules are flexible and customizable. Let us know what works best for you!
This is an essential position with the expectation that incumbents report to work on snow/storm days and other days when campus is closed.
Responsibilities:
Clean and disinfect a variety of areas on campus including restrooms, breakrooms, common areas and classrooms.
Assist with event set-ups and take-downs.
Assist with trash collection and disposal.
Responsible for clearing snow at building entrances/maintaining clear entrances.
Unlock and secure buildings.
Report maintenance issues and equipment failures as appropriate.
Provide recommendations for corrective action on areas that need improvement.
Respond to customer concerns with efficiency and respect.
Work effectively and cooperatively with members of the Facilities Management team, students, faculty & staff, external vendors and customers and the broader USM community.
Provide guidance, training, and support to custodial team members.
Other duties as reasonably assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), or international degree equivalent.
At least one year of custodial or janitorial experience.
Effective communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently, follow verbal and written instructions, and safety procedures.
With or without reasonable accommodation, must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds frequently and/or exert 20 pounds of force to move objects; and must be capable of standing for long periods of time and flexible enough for bending and reaching.
Valid driver's license.
To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page (http://usm.careers.maine.edu) to create an applicant profile and complete an application.
Review of applications will start immediately and accepted until all positions are filled.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
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. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email (usmdeanofstudents@maine.edu) or call 207.780.4035.
EEO Statement:
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).