Facilities Worker: grounds and housekeeping

counselor in a costume stands by recyclingJob Overview:

  • The essential duties of this position are to maintain sanitation and grounds. This position is part-time seasonal (April- late October).
  • Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1
  • Department: Cooperative Extension
  • Location: Tanglewood 4-H Center
  • Your Direct Supervisor:  Tanglewood Director, Jessica Decke
  • Position Type: Part-time, 30 hours per week
  • Salary Range: $16.51- $17.07 per hour (pre-tax)
  • We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Work Environment / Dynamics: 

Your position will be based at Tanglewood in Lincolnville, Maine. Your day-to-day work will involve active, outdoor tasks with opportunities to learn and develop practical skills related to facility upkeep and maintenance. 

 Your Work Schedule: 

Normal UMaine Cooperative Extension office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We understand that schedules need to be flexible so you will set your schedule up with your supervisor according to your position needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform general janitorial duties including cleaning sinks, toilets, and showers on a daily basis; sweeping and mopping; and ensuring all soap and paper products are regularly stocked and trash removed properly.
  • Maintain facilities and grounds, including mowing, weeding, gardening, trimming trees, and picking up litter.
  • Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools; completes routine maintenance on equipment, tools, and vehicles. 
  • Make minor building repairs, move furniture and equipment, and perform related duties.
  • Follow proper safety protocols when handling and working with materials and chemicals associated with cleaning.
  • Report maintenance issues and equipment failures as appropriate.
  • Maintain inventory within the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Adhere to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.
  • Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Qualifications:

Required: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
  • No previous work experience required

Preferred: 

  • Ability to follow directions and work independently
  • Ability to provide exemplary customer service
  • Ability to perform manual labor
  • Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Ability to pass required safety training
  • Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
  • 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, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, and/or oils.

Benefits:

  • Optional rustic housing
  • Meals during programming 

Who We Are:

The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Lincolnville. 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.

To Apply:

To apply for the Facilities Worker position, please submit the following to jessica.decke@maine.edu or use our online application.

  • A resume
  • A cover letter describing why you’d be a great fit for the learning center
  • If your application moves forward you will be required to submit a name, email, and phone number for three references.
  • Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the final review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
  • These materials are reviewed on a weekly basis. The final date to apply for the summer of 2025 is June 1, 2025, at 4:30 PM
  • For questions about the search, please contact Jessica Decke, at jessica.decke@maine.edu 
  • The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

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