Housekeeper, 1st Shift

The University of New England (UNE), Maine’s largest private university, is home to two stunning coastal campuses in Biddeford and Portland. Our Housekeeping team is essential to the university’s daily operations, helping to ensure clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning and performing routine maintenance across a variety of campus buildings including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices.

Housekeepers are assigned a specific campus and generally a specific set schedule, with the option of working overtime on occasion. This full‑time first shift position offers a flexible start time between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Pay: $17.50 per hour (equivalent to $36,400 annually).
Total Compensation: Ranges from $50,573 to $64,365 depending on selected medical and dental plans.

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits
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  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners
  • UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service
    • 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview.