Job DescriptionAre 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 Worker CL2 in our Custodial Services department to support intercampus moves and on-campus events and conferences. 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.Work Schedule & Location: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, with nights & weekends as needed.Pay and Benefits: Pay is $17.37/hour. The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees, starting day one, that includes (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. •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 to report to work on snow/storm days and other days when campus is closed.Responsibilities:
- Assists with intercampus moves, including lifting and transporting office furniture and equipment.
- Assists with on-campus events and conferences, including setups and teardowns.
- May be asked to assist with custodial needs occasionally, including cleaning and disinfecting and bulk waste disposal.
- Assists with clearing snow at building entrances and maintaining clear entrances.
- Reports maintenance issues and equipment failures as appropriate.
- Provides recommendations for corrective action on areas that need improvement.
- Responds to customer concerns with efficiency and respect.
- Works effectively and cooperatively with members of the Facilities Management and Conference Services teams, as well as students, faculty & staff, external vendors and customers and the broader USM community.
- Other duties as reasonably assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), or international degree equivalent.
- At least one year of building maintenance, custodial or janitorial experience, or similar experience related to moves and/or events.
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently, follow verbal and written instructions, and safety procedures.
- 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 State of Maine driver's license and ability to meet the University's APL requirements for University drivers, as listed here.
To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' button below or visit our USM Careers Page.Review of applications will start immediately and be accepted until all positions are filled.Appropriate background screening, including a driving history check, 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). 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 or call 207.###.####.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, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.###.####, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).