Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 (Custodian) - Part-time (20 hours/week)

Job Description

The University of Southern Maine is looking for a motivated and dependable team member who is committed to providing a clean and healthy environment for our campuses. We are currently accepting applications for a part-time (20 hours per week) Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 in our Custodial Services department. This position will be split between the Portland and Gorham campuses.

Work Schedule: This position includes a required 8-hour shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) on Sundays in Gorham. The remaining 12 hours (for a total of 20 hours per week) can be scheduled flexibly between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A consistent weekly schedule is expected, but the university will work with the selected candidate to determine the specific days and times.

Pay and Benefits : Pay is $17.80 per hour. We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible part-time employees that includes:

• Paid holidays and earned vacation and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• 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 Benefits Information Summary.

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 :

• The focus of this position is on trash and recycling disposal. Other duties include general custodial, such as cleaning and disinfecting a variety of areas on campus such as stairways, restrooms, classrooms and common areas.
• Responds to work orders and provides excellent customer service.
• Assists with event set-ups and take-downs.
• Unlocks and secures buildings.
• Works effectively and cooperatively with members of the Facilities Management team, University administration, the campus community, and external clients and customers.

Required Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) or international degree equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift and carry 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 extended periods of time and flexible enough for bending and reaching.

With a supportive management structure and shared commitment to each other's success, we value the personal and professional growth of our employees. Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness are the core values of USM. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

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Finalist candidates will be asked to provide references.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will remain posted until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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