Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2 Grounds
Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2 Grounds
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Job Description
Are you currently looking for reliable yearround employment in the Grounds/Landscaping field The University of Southern Maine is looking for motivated individuals to join our Grounds team!
This position is core to USMs ability to deliver an exceptional and affordable educational experience to students in Maine and across the country; AND an opportunity for you to advance your education with our tuition waiver program!
Facilities Maintenance Workers in the Grounds department are responsible for performing manual work necessary to maintain cleanliness orderliness appearance and sanitation of University campus grounds roads walks and buildings.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains facilities and grounds.
- Mowing; removal; trimming trees; pickingup litter.
- Shoveling; snow blowing; snow removal.
- Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles equipment and tools.
- Works effectively and cooperatively with members of the Facilities Management team University administration the campus community and external clients and customers.
- Other duties as reasonably assigned.
Work Schedule & Location:This position will be primarily based on the Portland campus. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00am 3:00pm and we will consider flexible hours in addition to full and parttime is an essential position with the expectation that employees report to work on snow/storm days and other days when campus is closed.
Pay and Benefits:Pay is $17.37per hour and USM offers a highly competitive benefits packagethat includes 13 paid holidays; earned vacation and sick time; health dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and longterm disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse and/or eligible dependents; a 403(b)retirement plan with employer contribution; and more.
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Maine Drivers License with the ability to operate University vehicles per the University of Maine System Administrative Practice Letter
- High school diploma or equivalent AND sufficient experience including one year of groundsrelated work experience.
- Proven ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
- With or without reasonable accommodation must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; and must be capable of standing for long periods of time and flexible enough for bending and reaching
Preferred:
- Experience operating groundsrelated equipment
We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.
To applyclick on Apply Now below or visit theUSM Careers Pageand complete an application.
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 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 Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies.View the Universitys 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 willprovide such a copy upon request. Pleaseemail or call 207.780.4035.
EEO Statement:
The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to nondiscrimination. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 University of Maine Orono ME. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)
Employment Type
Full-Time
