Building Custodian - Edmunds Consolidated School

Dennysville , Maine , United States | Education in the Unorganized Territory | Full-time

Apply by: Sept. 30, 2024

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EDMUNDS SCHOOL

SEASONAL FULL-TIME

Opening Date: September 16, 2024

Closing Date: September 30, 2024

Job Class Code: 1013

Grade: 10

Salary: $15.00 - $19.92/Hourly

Position Number: 014280027

Purpose:

This position is responsible for cleaning the Education in the Unorganized Territory school on a daily basis in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and students attending the school.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of standards for cleanliness of grounds, buildings, and equipment.

Knowledge of school building codes and laws.

Knowledge of the precautions necessary to safeguard personnel, property, and equipment

Knowledge of the maintenance and minor repair of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and fixtures_

Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in janitorial work_

Ability to climb to the height of school roof/ceiling_

Ability to use and/or operate cleaning equipment associated with high volume traffic facilities

Ability to maintain standards for cleaning building and grounds.

Ability to communicate and work in a positive manner with staff and pupils.

Ability to lift independently objects weighing up to 70 pounds.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and repair.Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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