Facilities Maintenance Supervisor CL

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Career Level 1 (CL1)

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the position of Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Career Level 1 (CL1) in the Custodial department at the Augusta campus. Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising the custodial staff; establishing work priorities and assignments and scheduling work; completing performance assessments; ensuring staff are properly trained; maintaining a healthy and safe environment;

establishing cleanliness standards; inspecting work areas to ensure that campus facilities standards are met; making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations; managing time in a computerized time-keeping system; responding to a variety of inquiries, requests, and complaints; ordering supplies; responding to campus emergencies; supervising the custodial care and cleaning of University facilities; assisting with securing campus facilities; reporting needed repairs; floor maintenance;

coordinating room set–ups and the moving of furniture; performing snow plowing, shoveling, and other manual labor; enforcing safety and procedural standards. This position is designated as an essential position requiring the individual to be able to work during periods of inclement weather and/or campus emergencies.

A complete job description can be found here.

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Minimum of seven years of custodial or related work experience
• A valid Class C Maine driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Commercial snow removal experience
• Ability to establish work priorities and work independently is essential
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work nights and weekends and in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to provide written and oral instructions to others
• Computer literacy
• Good organizational and communication skills

• Five years of experience supervising in a unionized environment
• Previous custodial maintenance supervisory experience

This can be a physically demanding position and typically requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. The successful completion of a pre‑employment physical assessment is required.

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the ability to work occasional weekends and nights as required.

$23.61 per hour or the internal transfer rate. This is a regular, full‑time position.

UMA offers a wide range of benefits for Service and Maintenance 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.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Applications must include:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with a specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• A resume
• 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. One of the references must be a recent supervisor.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received after March 12, 2026, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Background screening is mandatory for the successful applicant.

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high‑quality distance and on‑site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third‑largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers…