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University of Maine System Facilities Maintenance Supervisor CL1 in Augusta, Maine
The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the position of Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Career Level 1 (CL1) in the Custodial department at the Augusta campus. Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising the custodial staff; establishing work priorities and assignments and scheduling work; completing performance assessments; ensuring staff are properly trained; maintaining a healthy and safe environment; establishing cleanliness standards; inspecting work areas to ensure that campus facilities standards are met; making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations; managing time in a computerized time-keeping system; responding to a variety of inquiries, requests, and complaints; ordering supplies; responding to campus emergencies; supervising the custodial care and cleaning of University facilities; assisting with securing campus facilities; reporting needed repairs; floor maintenance; coordinating room set-ups and the moving of furniture; performing snow plowing, shoveling, and other manual labor; enforcing safety and procedural standards. This position is designated as an essential position requiring the individual to be able to work during periods of inclement weather and/or campus emergencies.
A complete job description can be found here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xqpxi3nrIDF1b3ot2Tbq5yrNqDRIQw72/view?usp=sharing) .
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent education
Two years of supervisory experience
Minimum of seven years of custodial or related work experience
A valid Class C Maine driver’s license and a clean driving record
Commercial snow removal experience
Ability to establish work priorities and work independently is essential
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
Ability to work nights and weekends and in adverse weather conditions
Ability to provide written and oral instructions to others
Computer literacy
Good organizational and communication skills
Preferred:
Five years of experience supervising in a unionized environment
Previous custodial maintenance supervisory experience
Working Conditions: This can be a physically demanding position and typically requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. The successful completion of a pre-employment physical assessment is required.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the ability to work occasional weekends and nights as required.
Wage: $23.61 per hour or the internal transfer rate. This is a regular, full-time position.
Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits (https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mrTNK2Oh1HGFBw7pgyX40GcCx0cLw7L/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=118418678467207571586&rtpof=true&sd=true) for Service and Maintenance 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.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Applications must include:
A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with a specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
A resume
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. One of the references must be a recent supervisor.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received after March 12, 2026, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Background screening is mandatory for the successful applicant.
About the University (https://www.uma.edu/) :
UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
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 University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://www.uma.edu/compliance/annual-security-report/) .
About the University of Maine System
The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.
Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .