Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker CL2

Statement of the job

UMFK is seeking to hire a Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker. This position will coordinate the daily work assignments of the facilities maintenance staff. This position will be responsible for communicating with both internal employees, staff, and students as well as outside entities and vendors doing business with UMFK regarding issues related to the Facilities Management Department.

The starting rate is $22.54 for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee within the Service & Maintenance collective bargaining unit. Additional benefits (TEAMSTERS Single Page Benefits) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Director of Facilities Management, coordinates, and manages maintenance workers, grounds, and student workers to include prioritizing and assigning work.
• Coordinates and participates in routine work assignments which may include general custodial work, equipment upkeep and repair, and general grounds maintenance.
• Inspect, evaluate, and solicit from staff the condition of equipment and infrastructure and make recommendations to the Director for renovations and/or new construction.
• Coordinates work orders.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records, logs, reports and/or related documents. Opens and completes work orders on a tablet or desktop.
• Monitors and maintains inventory. May order supplies as needed. Communicates with vendors as needed.
• Works under minimal supervision. Work requires the ability to plan or perform involved or technical work and requires considerable judgement, initiative, creativity, and/or ingenuity.
• Communicate with students, faculty, and other campus departments regarding issues relating to operations work.
• Manages the motor pool. Responsible for ensuring a small fleet of vehicles. 
• Coordinates project steps, and activities/events with assigned crew.
• Acts in a lead capacity when the Director is unavailable.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to administer multiple projects.
• Independent judgement along with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Proven organization, time management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and accurately in a time-constrained environment and maintain a high degree of productivity.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Maine Driver’s license – CDL preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Relevant coursework in skilled trades or specialized training. Beyond high school preferred.
   

About the University

Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention.  UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community. Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. 

About the Region

The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 4,000 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large. Fort Kent, one of Maine’s northernmost towns, is the beginning of two highways: U.S. Route 1 and Route 11. The famous scenic U.S. Route 1 starts in Fort Kent and passes through the easternmost towns of Maine bordering Canada and ends up in Key West, Florida. The town also serves as a gateway to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. From the Allagash Waterway through a forested wilderness, an adventurous canoe trip will take one down to the St. John River. Excell