Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Retirement plan match
generous leave time
educational benefits
Paid holidays
Job Description
The University of New England (UNE), Maine's largest private university, is renowned for its scenic coastal campuses located in Biddeford and Portland, as well as a unique study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco. UNE offers a diverse and flexible range of programs including in-person, study-abroad, and online options which cultivate an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. With a strong emphasis on hands-on education, UNE empowers students to tackle global challenges and emerges as the state’s leading provider of health professionals, housing the only medical and dental colleges in Maine. Additionally, UNE is nationally recognized for its programs in marine sciences,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education is desirable
- two to three years of relevant commercial or institutional custodial experience
- relevant training or experience in the use of commercial cleaning chemicals and equipment
- good basic supervisory skills including decision-making, interpersonal, adaptability, and time management
- strong written and oral communication skills
- ability to work effectively with a broad range of people
- ability to work cooperatively with employees from other departments and to deal courteously with students, faculty, staff and visitors
- valid driver’s license
- strong computer aptitude including Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational applications
- physical ability to do custodial work and operate cleaning equipment
Job Qualifications
- High School education is desirable
- two to three years of relevant commercial or institutional custodial experience
- relevant training or experience in commercial cleaning chemicals and equipment
- good basic supervisory skills including decision-making, interpersonal, adaptability, and time management
- strong written and oral communication skills
- ability to work with a broad range of people in an educational and professional environment
- ability to cooperate with employees from other departments and deal courteously with students, faculty, staff and visitors
- valid driver’s license
- strong computer aptitude including Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational applications
- physical ability to perform custodial work and operate cleaning equipment
- knowledge of troubleshooting vacuums or other housekeeping equipment is a plus
Job Duties
- Serve as a team leader for custodial and housekeeping staff including training new employees
- issue daily work assignments
- monitor work in progress and check completed work
- assist staff with problems or unusual situations
- handle minor disciplinary actions and other personnel problems
- report significant personnel problems to supervisor
- review timesheets
- Determine that quality and quantity standards are met
- Clean floors including vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax and buff
- Shampoo carpets
- Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans
- Dust furniture, fixtures and woodwork
- Collect and empty trash receptacles and pick up litter
- Clean, sanitize and stock bathrooms
- replace light bulbs
- move furniture
- perform routine cleaning of electrical, heating, vents and fixtures
- Coordinate and carry out specialized custodial functions like floor refinishing
- Assist with snow removal
- Communicate and coordinate with UNE personnel and other departments
- Foster a welcoming culture of inclusion and diversity
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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