Are you an experienced structural specialist with a background in carpentry? Does working in a diverse and meaningful environment interest you? The University of Southern Maine seeks applicants for a full-time position as Structural Specialist Carpenter CL2. The Facilities Management department is core to USM’s ability to deliver an exceptional and affordable educational experience to students in Maine and across the country. This is an opportunity to be a part of this exciting mission – not to mention an opportunity for you to advance your education with our tuition waiver program!

Pay is $17.38 per hour and offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes: vacation, sick and holiday pay, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren), a 403(b) retirement plan and more.

For more information on benefits: https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/Service_Maintenance.pdf

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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.  

We are the University of Everyone – 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.

JOB INFORMATION

The incumbent performs duties related to maintaining the operations of the assigned structural trade by performing established preventative maintenance, troubleshooting structural and appearance issues, building and constructing structures and inspecting operational systems. Work is primarily non-routine in nature due to calls for service, and variety of assigned projects. Incumbent communicates with other University staff to schedule and plan projects. Incumbent understands the full scope of assigned structural trade(s). This is an essential position with the expectation of reporting to work during declared administrative leaves and administrative holidays, including campus closures due to the inclement weather.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates hand and power tools associated with the carpentry trade
• Acts as secondary locksmith with basic knowledge of the trade to cut key and troubleshoot after hours door and lock problems for residential students
• Requisitions materials and supplies and orders from vendors
• Cleans, sharpens and performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment

To view the complete classification specification: http://staticweb.maine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/UMS-Structural-Specialist-07-26-2018.pdf?0fa197

Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
• Three years of related experience
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
• Must have valid State of Maine driver’s license that meets APL requirements for ability to drive and operate University vehicles and equipment

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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.

All required materials must be submitted by March 14, 202`. 

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).