Position Title:

　　Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2 (id:83692)

　　Campus:

　　Orono

　　Department:

　　Cooperative Extension - OCES

　　Bargaining Unit:

　　Serv & Maint

　　Salary Band/Wage Band:

　　B22 Step 2

　　Location:

　　St. George ME

　　Statement of the Job:

　　The Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2 works as part of a collaborative team responsible for the maintenance of the Blueberry Cove 4-H Center Campus and Buildings. This position is responsible for leading a crew in the cleaning and maintenance of the campus and buildings and promoting a positive and safe camp environment for staff and campers. Work assignments are primarily routine in nature including the management of cleaning services, facilities management, and performing similar tasks as the crew being led. This position is part of the Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove 4-H Center team, collaborating with colleagues to effectively run the facilities and support the programs.

　　Work quality is assessed weekly, monthly, and quarterly to ensure that targets are maintained. This position is responsible for determining how and when the tasks get done and plays an important role in ensuring the health and safety of the Blueberry Cove 4-H Center community. Part-time, regular, 32 hours per week position. Occasional after-hours and weekend work is required. Starting pay for this position is $20.48/hr.

　　The 4-H Camps at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove provide environmentally-focused programs for Maine youth and families in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor. Our mission is to teach youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, mops, and brooms.

　　Uses cleaning chemicals and materials.

　　Monitor and maintain inventory of equipment, cleaning materials, and other tools associated with the role.

　　Operate equipment to perform seasonal or regular maintenance such as lawnmowers, trimmers, chainsaws, RTV, snowblowers, and tractors.

　　Empty waste containers and clean windows, doors, restrooms, furniture, walls, and floors.

　　Mow and maintain lawns and fields

　　Planting, watering, and clipping assigned gardens and landscaping.

　　Ensure the camp animals have access to fresh feed and clean water

　　Performing basic landscaping activities, such as digging, raking, and weed-whacking.

　　Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.

　　Clean and clear walkways including snow removal.

　　Perform all cleaning in and around buildings.

　　Move furniture and equipment within buildings and on/off trucks.

　　Provide work direction to other staff, including student employees.

　　Provide exemplary customer service for the full array of research, education, and public engagement programs hosted by the Center.

　　About the University:

　　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 (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/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 (https://www.bangorregion.com/) .

　　Qualifications:

　　Qualifications:

　　High school diploma or equivalent AND sufficient experience, including four years of custodial or grounds-related work experience.

　　Employee must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

　　Employee must have good communication skills; be able to get along with co-workers, supervisors, and building occupants; and be able to work independently.

　　Experience cleaning classroom and office buildings.

　　Experience using commercial cleaning equipment.

　　Knowledge of proper use of assigned tools.

　　Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and perform other manual and physically demanding tasks.

　　Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable conditions.

　　Skill in routinely checking equipment, identifying equipment malfunctions, and performing routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

　　Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and reports.

　　Positions in this class typically require the Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing, and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving the entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, and/or oils.

　　Other Information:

　　Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

　　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.

　　Search Timeline is as follows: Review of applications to begin: February 14, 2024 Interviews to begin no earlier than: February 23, 2024 Tentative start date: April 8, 2024

　　For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Ryan LeShane at [email protected].

　　The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and 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 non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

　　Length:

　　Fiscal Year (12 Months)

　　Required Documents:

　　Resume/CV