Facilities Maintenance Manager - Augusta Campus - 1686

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Facilities Maintenance Manager for its Augusta campus. This position manages the assigned buildings of the campus as well as oversees the grounds and custodial services, which includes developing processes and plans for projects and services. Work is primarily managerial in nature, with overall responsibility for the department's operational policies, procedures, and evaluation of services. It requires comprehensive knowledge of methodologies and principles of the assigned area to effectively manage the assigned services. Duties include: prioritizing the workload, monitoring the energy management system, ensuring compliance with laws and regulatory codes, and other critical duties to support UMA's mission. 

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 full position description can be found online here.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime hours.

Wage: The starting pay is $27.05 per hour or the University of Maine System (UMS) transfer rate for internal applicants.

Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of 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. View our Benefits Information Summary to learn more. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• At least ten years of sufficient experience in maintenance, custodial, construction, and/or grounds-related work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Four years of supervisory or managerial experience
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record/ability to be approved to drive University vehicles 
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work occasional overtime, which may include occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds
• Ability to establish work priorities and work independently
• Ability to provide written and oral instructions to others
• Computer literacy
• Good organizational and communication skills

This can be a physically demanding position and typically requires: the ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing, considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs, and moving the entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.  

Preferred:

• Snow removal experience

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit the following documents via the “Apply Now” link:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Be prepared to provide contact information for three professional references when requested.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. 

Review of applications will begin August 14, 2025. Materials received after August 13, 2025, will be considered at the discretion of the university. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

About the University of Maine at Augusta: 

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.

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