The University of Southern Maine is seeking a Grounds Supervisor (Facilities Maintenance Supervisor) to join our team. This position is an excellent opportunity to become part of the USM team and provide quality customer service in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of activities and responsibilities of the Portland campus grounds team. The successful candidate will assign work locations, areas, and establish daily priorities. This position will report directly to our Facilities Maintenance Manager and work together to meet the needs of both our Portland and Gorham campuses.

The USM community lives the service promise Student Focused Every Day and we are looking for colleagues who understand that promise and support our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness. The office for this position is located on the Portland campus and the position serves both the Portland and Gorham campuses of USM.

The University is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This is a full-time position with a starting hourly rate of pay of $21.29/hour. This position is considered essential and critical to keeping our campuses safe, the successful candidate will be expected to report to campus even when the University may be closed.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Direct responsibility for reactive and preventative grounds maintenance for the USM Portland campus
• Supervision of individuals primarily assigned to the Portland campus
• Knowledge and ability to perform physical work associated with grounds maintenance
• Working supervision including completing assigned duties of grounds activities on the Portland campus (mowing, landscaping, projects, maintenance, snow removal, etc.)

We live our USM Service Promise of Student Focused Every Day and we are looking for a team member who demonstrates a commitment to this promise each and every day, and who supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and sufficient experience, including seven years of grounds-related work experience which should include two years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Basic customer service skills
• Computers and related software application knowledge
• Valid Maine Driver’s License with the ability to operate University vehicles per the University of Maine System Administrative Practice Letter
• Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with the position

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Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing.

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To Apply:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for position." You will create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae and a list of the names and contact information for three references.

Application materials will be reviewed immediately and this position will remain posted until filled. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).