Facility Cleaner
Local Job Overview: Augusta
Job Title: Facility Cleaner (Flexible Hours in Augusta) Company: Waste Management Worksite: Augusta, ME (Local Candidate Preferred)
Earnings: $17-$21/Hour (approx. $20k/Year) Benefits: Flexible scheduling available. Join a friendly Augusta team with flexible shifts.
Core Focus
This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- This Augusta-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Augusta, ME is growing.
- Benefit from working in Augusta, a key hub for the Waste Management And Facility Services industry.
Company Overview: Waste Management maintains high environmental cleanliness standards across all recycling facilities, transfer stations, and vehicle depots, providing clean, safe, and organized facilities for all employees.
Position Overview & Responsibilities: As a Facility Cleaner, you execute daily industrial sanitation, tipping deck cleaning, and environmental compliance maintenance across transfer station and processing plant grounds. You operate industrial floor sweepers, pressure washers, and vacuum hoses to clear waste debris around processing conveyors, hoppers, and vehicle bays. You sanitize common employee areas, dispose of discarded packaging waste, store cleaning chemicals safely in compliance with SDS guidelines, and wear mandatory personal protective equipment including steel-toe boots and safety glasses. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence inside the facility (no remote work allowed).
Qualifications & Benefits: Ability to perform physical cleaning labor, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 lbs in industrial plant settings with elevated dust and noise levels. Requires strong reliability, punctuality, and focus on safety guidelines. Benefits include competitive starting hourly pay, night shift differential options, healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) company match, paid vacation days, and company-issued uniforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Facility Cleaner position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $17 - $21. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Augusta.
Where is this Facility Cleaner job located?
This position is based in Augusta, ME. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Augusta.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at Waste Management in Augusta typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Is there extra pay for overnight or weekend shifts?
Yes, Waste Management offers shift differential premiums added directly to your base hourly rate for overnight and certain weekend shifts, significantly boosting your total compensation.
What qualifications do I need for this Facility Cleaner role?
Most Facility Cleaner positions at Waste Management require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
