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Education in the Unorganized Territories

Building Custodian Connor Township (Aroostook County)

Opening Date: June 30, 2026

Closing Date: July 15, 2026

Grade: 10 / Operations/Maintenance

Job Class Code: 1013

Salary: $15.00 - $19.92/Hourly

Position Number: 014286216

Position Type: Part-Time Intermittent

Location: Connor Consolidated School

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory at Connor Consolidated School!

Experience the rewards of working in a close-knit learning community where every role makes a difference. As part of our custodial team, you'll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where students can learn and thrive. From maintaining classrooms, restrooms, and common areas to caring for the school grounds and supporting daily operations, your work helps ensure a healthy and positive atmosphere for everyone. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in keeping our school safe, orderly, and ready for learning every day.

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for cleaning the Education in the Unorganized Territory school on a daily basis in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and students attending the school.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

This position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary indoor and outdoor areas of the facility through routine custodial work, operation of cleaning equipment, and minor maintenance repairs. Duties include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and fixtures; handling and storing supplies; conserving energy; performing basic carpentry; maintaining grounds (e.g., mowing, sweeping, snow removal); and ensuring overall cleanliness, order, and safety of the building and surrounding premises.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standards for cleanliness of grounds, buildings, and equipment
• Knowledge of school building codes and laws.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to safeguard personnel, property, and equipment
• Knowledge of the maintenance and minor repair of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and fixtures_
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in janitorial work_
• Ability to climb to the height of school roof/ceiling_
• Ability to use and/or operate cleaning equipment associated with high volume traffic facilities
• Ability to maintain standards for cleaning building and grounds.
• Ability to communicate and work in a positive manner with staff and pupils.
• Ability to life independently objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact Lori Knight at Lori.L.Knight@Maine.gov.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan- The State of Maine contributes 14.11% 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 forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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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