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Form of workAre 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 Custodians (Career Level 1) to work third shift (Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am OR Tuesday-Saturday 9pm-5am) on the Portland campus.
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.
Pay for this position is $16.11/hr plus $0.40/hr shift differential. The University of Southern Maine offers a highly competitive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):
- Vacation, sick and holiday pay
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren)
- A 403(b) retirement plan
- 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 UMS 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:
- Clean and disinfect a variety of areas on campus including restrooms, breakrooms, common areas and classrooms.
- Assist with event set-ups and take-downs.
- Assist with trash collection and disposal.
- Responsible for clearing snow at building entrances/maintaining clear entrances.
- Unlock and secure buildings.
- Report maintenance issues and equipment failures as appropriate.
- Provide recommendations for corrective action on areas that need improvement.
- Respond to customer concerns with efficiency and respect.
- Work effectively and cooperatively with members of the Facilities Management team, students, faculty & staff, external vendors and customers and the broader USM community.
- Other duties as reasonably assigned.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), or international degree equivalent.
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently, follow verbal and written instructions, and safety procedures.
- With or without reasonable accommodation, 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.
- Some positions may require driver's license depending on specific duties.
Want to know more about employment, benefits and local resources? Our Employment webpage has additional information to help you become more familiar with developing a new career at USM as well as exploring everything the Greater Southern Maine area has to offer.
To apply:
Materials must be submitted via "Apply to Job". You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application.
Review of applications will start immediately and accepted until all positions are filled.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
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 accommodation 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 04469-5713, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
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