About Cobscook Institute
Cobscook Institute creates educational opportunities that strengthen personal, community, and global wellbeing. A welcoming and dynamic teaching and learning center with community programs, a 4-year experiential high school program (offered in partnership with Calais High School), and a retreat center, hosts program participants and guests from near and far.
Cobscook’s vision is of a thriving community that respects people and planet, and inspires, supports, and sustains people to achieve their greatest potential. Programming is rooted in the rich and diverse cultures, arts, and natural systems of our region.
A clean, welcoming, and safe campus is core to the success of programs.
Position Summary
The On-Call Custodial Assistant provides custodial support when extra help is needed here at Cobscook. Help is often needed for campus and lodge turnovers during busy times, to fill in for the custodial staff, and to support hosting large groups. While extra help is needed throughout the year, spring and summer are our busiest seasons. Specific tasks will vary and will be determined by the Custodial Coordinator who will supervise this position.
Key Accountabilities:
Custodial Work– responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Maintain a neat, clean, and sanitary campus with attention to detail
Sweep and mop floors.
Vacuum carpeted areas
Clean entryways (inside and outside)
Dust furniture and fixtures
Empty wastebaskets and garbage cans
Clean, wash and disinfect restrooms
Clean, wash, and sanitize the kitchen, dining room, and food service areas.
Repair and/or report minor maintenance needs
Clean, fold, put away laundry
Make beds and prepare lodge rooms for guests
Inform Custodial coordinator of re-stocking (purchase) supply needs well in advance.
Maintain regular and timely communication with Custodial Coordinator
Guest hosting responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Assisting catering service
Set up prior to events
Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Engage professionally and courteously with staff, program participants, and guests.
Capacity to work independently and as a strong team player.
Capacity to communicate with supervisor in a timely manner regarding scheduling and tasks.
Possess good judgment with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Possess basic understanding of custodial practices and procedures.
Ability to identify and prioritize what needs to be done to maintain a healthy, clean office and community environment. Ability to be adaptable and flexible as tasks and responsibilities will vary.
Flexibility to work a varied schedule as needed.
Ability to stand, bend and lift heavy supply boxes and put products on shelves.
Must have organizational skills, the ability to multitask, be self-motivated, and able to work independently to manage time and meet deadlines.
Position Type: On-Call Part-time. Ideal candidate will be available to work a changing schedule.
Compensation: $15.00+ per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Paid-time off and free admission to all Cobscook programs included.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Cobscook Institute is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cobscook are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, service in the military or veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other status protected by law.