Education in the Unorganized Territory
Opening Date: June 29, 2026
Closing Date: July 14, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 10 / Operation/Maintenance
Job Class Code: 1013
Salary: $15.10 - $19.92/Hourly
Position Number: 014280037
Position Type: Part-Time 20 hours weekly
Location: Kingman
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory at the Kingman School!
We areseekinga dependable and community-focused Building Custodian to helpmaintaina safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position playsan important rolein the daily operation of the school by ensuring facilities and grounds are properlymaintained, sanitary, and ready to support student learning and school activities. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, works independently, and is committed to supporting the educational mission of the school through high-quality custodial and facility care.
PURPOSE:
Thispositionis responsible forcleaning theEducation in the Unorganized Territoryschoolon a daily basisin order toprovide a safe and healthy environment for staff and students attending theschool.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & 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_
Abilityto use and/oroperatecleaningequipmentassociated withhighvolume traffic facilities
Ability tomaintainstandards 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 whichdemonstratesa 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 recruiting.ggsc@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:
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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No matter where you work in Maine State Government, you find a real sense of authenticity. From our small cities to our rural communities, the State of Maine offers a skilled and committed workforce, with unmatched transportation and information technology infrastructure.
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