Department of Administrative & Financial Services

Bureau of General Services

Building Custodian

(Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 3:00pm)

-Anticipated Vacancy-

Code: 1013 Pay Grade: 10 - $15.00 - $17.54/hourly

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: May 12, 2023

CLOSES: May 26, 2023

PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCEMENT

To recruit qualified candidates to fill 1 Building Custodian vacancy for the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Real Estate Management, Property Management Division. Duties include performing extensive custodial duties including scrubbing, stripping, and refinishing floors; shampooing, repairing and maintenance of carpets; maintenance work involving fire boilers and heating systems; plumbing of flushes and sinks; installing shelving and grounds work including sweeping and shoveling.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Vacuums and shampoos carpet and upholstery using vacuum and shampoo equipment in order to maintain appearance and prolong life of materials.
• Transports shampoo, custodial equipment and supplies to all buildings using State-owned large box truck.
• Performs extensive custodial duties including cleaning spills of blood and bodily fluids in compliance with OSHA standards/ Bags and disposes of contaminated waste materials in order to prevent the spread of disease.
• replaces burned out light bulbs and assists in making simple repairs to buildings and equipment in order to maintain facility.
• ordering and maintaining adequate inventory supplies.
• grounds work including sweeping, washing, and removing snow from walkways
• scrubs, strips, waxes, and refinishes all types of floors.
• moves and assembles furniture
• maintenance work involving heating systems and plumbing involving sinks, flushes and drains.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of custodial duties.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and regulations related to carpet cleaning.
• Knowledge of MSDS regulations.
• Knowledge of shampoo equipment operation.
• Knowledge of chemical usage and safe handling procedures.
• Knowledge of carpet spot removal techniques.
• Knowledge of carpet materials, textures and construction.
• Knowledge of appropriate carpet cleaning methods.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain written records.
• Ability to evaluate carpet and upholstery cleaning needs.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work safely as a member of a work team.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience and training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and repair.

Preference will be giving to candidates with Custodial and housekeeping experience.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80 - $11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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