Seasonal - Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1

The essential duties of this position are to maintain sanitation and grounds. It is part-time seasonal (late May- early August). Your position will be based at the Bryant Pond  4-H camp and Learning Center in Bryant Pond, Maine. Your day-to-day work will involve active, outdoor tasks with opportunities to learn and develop practical skills related to facilities upkeep and maintenance in conjunction with the leadership team at the learning center. Regular 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. Seasonal, 30-40  hours per week. $17.08 - $18.49 per hour.

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.
• Maintain facilities and grounds, including mowing, weeding, gardening, trimming trees, and picking up litter.
• Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools; complete 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.

Benefits:

• Meals during programming season

Complete Job Description

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. 

Who We Are: 

The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Bryant Pond. 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.  The camp is located in Bryant Pond, Maine is nestled on the shores of Lake Christopher with 160 acres of forest and mountain trails leading to remote campsites, streams, ponds, wetlands, and a mountain summit. A short drive from the camp you can be in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest and the Rangeley Lakes area. The local area provides many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including rock climbing, backpacking, hunting and fishing, canoeing, and a large winter ski and sport industry. Portland, Maine’s largest city is only an hour’s drive with live music, great food, and shopping.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• No previous work experience required
• Ability to perform manual labor
• Ability to pass required safety training
• Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving 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.

Preferred: 

• You have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive a 12 passenger van
• Ability to drive and back up a loaded trailer
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Ability to p