Job Description
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Department of Education
Kingman School
Opening Date: July 31, 2026
Closing Date: August 14, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 10 / Operations/Maintenance
Job Class Code: 1013
Salary: $15.10 - $19.92/Hourly
Position Number: 014280037
Position Type: Part-Time (20 hours weekly)
Location: Kingman, Maine
Telework: Not available
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 are seeking a dependable and community-focused Building Custodian to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position plays an important role in the daily operation of the school by ensuring facilities and grounds are properly maintained, 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:
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 assigned areas of the school and surrounding grounds in a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition to support daily school operations and provide a healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas; operating custodial equipment; maintaining supplies and materials; and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs throughout the facility. The position also supports outdoor maintenance activities such as snow removal, lawn care, sidewalk upkeep, and maintaining safe exterior conditions. Additional duties may include supporting energy conservation efforts, monitoring facility conditions, and assisting with minor carpentry and maintenance work as needed to maintain the overall functionality and appearance of the school.
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_
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 and three (3) professional references.
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:
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 14.06% 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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