Temporary - Equipment Operator CL1 - Three positions

at University of Maine System in Orono, Maine, United States

The University of Maine Facilities Management Department seeks applications for a Temporary Equipment Operator CL1. Full-time, temporary position, 40 hours per week. Starting pay for this temporary position is $21.20/hr.

Statement of the Job:

About the University:

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Valid Maine commercial drivers license

+ Customer service principles;

+ Procedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipment;

+ Traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation;

+ Occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of assigned motorized equipment;

+ Use of assigned tools/equipment;

+ Procedures and techniques involved in assigned work processes.

+ Providing exemplary customer service;

+ Operating assigned tools and motorized equipment safely and effectively;

+ Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions.

+ Identifying equipment malfunctions;

+ Performing cleaning and maintenance of equipment;

+ Maintaining records and reports, as required;

+ Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, students, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

+ Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, fire, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, difficult driving conditions, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Preferred:

+ Experience working in an institutional setting

+ Class A or B license

+ Experience working in the construction industry

Other Information:

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.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jodi Munster at ... or ....