Facilities Maintenance Worker

Are you interested in a career at the University of  Maine at Farmington with exceptional benefits, including free tuition and career advancement opportunities? Then check out this job opportunity!

The University of Maine at Farmington is seeking motivated, dependable team members committed to providing a clean, healthy environment on our campuses. We are currently accepting applications for full-time (40 hours per week) Facilities Maintenance Workers CL1 in our Facilities Department.

Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Pay and Benefits: Pay is $18.33 per hour (+$1.00 per hour shift differential for shifts the majority of which fall between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.). The University of Maine at Farmington offers highly competitive benefits for full-time employees that include (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time 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.

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 the campus is closed.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans and disinfects various areas on campus, including but not limited to restrooms, breakrooms, common areas, and classrooms.
• Assists with event set-ups and take-downs.
• Assists with trash collection and disposal.
• Unlocks and secures buildings.
• Reports maintenance issues and equipment failures as appropriate.
• Provides recommendations for corrective action in areas needing improvement.
• Responds to customer concerns with efficiency and respect.
• 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.)
• 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 UMF, and we are committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.