The University of Maine Facilities Management Department seeks applications for an Equipment Operator CL1. The Equipment Operator CL1 is one of a team of individuals in the Grounds Shop who are responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the campus grounds, event set up and close out, snow-plowing, and equipment operation. Starting pay for this 40-hours per week temporary position is $20.68/hr.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Transporting materials between locations.

• Collecting materials in assigned vehicle, such as recyclables and waste.

• Moving materials and equipment for larger projects.

• Utilizing equipment to remove snow.

• Performing manual labor associated with the assigned task or responsibility.

• Mowing assigned lawns and fields.

• Planting, watering, and clipping assigned gardens and landscaping.

• Performing basic grounds activities, such as digging, etc.

• Utilizing equipment to perform seasonal or regular maintenance.

• Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.

• Operates equipment in a safe and effective manner and in accordance with state and national motor vehicle licensing requirements.

• Plows snow and sands; fills potholes; spreads loam or gravel to assist in maintenance, repair and construction of parking lots, sidewalks, roads and lawns.

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.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/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. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) .

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

• Valid Maine commercial driver’s license (Class A or Class B)

• Customer service principles;

• Procedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipment;

• Traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation;

• Occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of assigned motorized equipment;

• Use of assigned tools/equipment;

• Procedures and techniques involved in assigned work processes.

• Providing exemplary customer service;

• Operating assigned tools and motorized equipment safely and effectively;

• Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions.

• Identifying equipment malfunctions;

• Performing cleaning and maintenance of equipment;

• Maintaining records and reports, as required;

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, students, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

• Positions in this class typically require: 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, gases, poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, fire, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, difficult driving conditions, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

  Preferred:

• Experience working in an institutional setting

• Experience working in the construction industry to assist in maintenance, repair and construction of parking lots, sidewalks, roads and lawns.

  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.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.