The Temporary Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 in the Grounds Shop is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the campus grounds and the general care of the campus community through event set up and close out, office relocations, trash picking, debris removal, and the like. This position focuses on the maintenance and upkeep of campus grounds, roadways, sidewalks and walkways, decks, patios, etc. for appearance and the safety of the campus community, visitors and the general public. Work includes lawn mowing, grounds care and snow removal activities. The position also assists in event set-ups and close-outs, moving office furniture, and general clean out of office spaces. Starting wage for this position is $15.64/hr.

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

• Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.
• Maintains facilities and grounds which may include mowing; weed removal; trimming trees; picking-up litter; sweeping; mopping; making minor building repairs; moving furniture and equipment; and/or performing related duties.
• Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools; completes routine maintenance on equipment, tools, and vehicles. May work with materials and chemicals associated with cleaning.
• Removing snow on sidewalks, mowing assigned lawns and fields, landscaping, digging.
• Performing manual labor associated with the assigned task or responsibility.
• Transporting materials between locations.
• Moving materials and equipment for larger projects.
• Loads, unloads materials, supplies and other items on and off campus.
• Performs routine maintenance checks, cleaning, and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level.
• Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions

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. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

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. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Customer service principles;
• Drivers license
• Safety principles;
• Equipment use and troubleshooting;
• 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.

Preferred:

• CDL

1.) a resume with contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jodi Munster at jodi.munster@maine.edu or 207-581-2720.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and a post offer physical.

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).