Education Jobs in Maine with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
F-1 CPT education jobs in Maine are concentrated at institutions like the University of Maine system, Bowdoin College, and Colby College, with Portland and Bangor serving as the primary hiring hubs. Roles range from instructional support to educational research, and CPT authorization must come from your Designated School Official before work begins.
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UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine. Our Housekeeping team plays an essential role in the university’s success, and their continuous contributions are highly valued. Housekeepers clean and perform routine maintenance of campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices across our campuses. Housekeepers are assigned a specific campus and generally a specific set schedule, with the option of working overtime on occasion.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Educational benefits include reduced college tuition for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.
Compensation is $17.50 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential, totaling $18.50 per hour (equivalent to $38,480 annually).
Responsibilities
The list below is inclusive of all the duties that fall under the housekeeping position but duties can vary from building to building and not all are completed every day.
- Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
- Shampoo carpets.
- Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, and trash cans.
- Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
- Collect and empty trash receptacles, and pick up litter in and around the buildings.
- Remove biological waste.
- Clean, sanitize and stock the bathrooms; change and clean shower curtains.
- Replace light bulbs.
- Operate basic equipment, including low-speed buffers, burnishing machines, extractors, auto scrubbing machines, and wet vacuums.
- Move furniture.
- Perform routine maintenance of electrical, heating, vents, and fixtures.
- Assist in snow removal.
- Assist in training and overseeing the work of helpers assigned by the supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school education desirable.
- General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work, with commercial/institutional cleaning experience desirable.
- Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.
- Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow written instructions, chemical labels and warnings.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and to deal courteously with students, faculty and staff.
EEO STATEMENT SUMMARY
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID VACCINATION STATEMENT (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
ADDITIONAL NOTE
This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
INTRODUCTION
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine. Our Housekeeping team plays an essential role in the university’s success, and their continuous contributions are highly valued. Housekeepers clean and perform routine maintenance of campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices across our campuses. Housekeepers are assigned a specific campus and generally a specific set schedule, with the option of working overtime on occasion.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Educational benefits include reduced college tuition for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.
Compensation is $17.50 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential, totaling $18.50 per hour (equivalent to $38,480 annually).
Responsibilities
The list below is inclusive of all the duties that fall under the housekeeping position but duties can vary from building to building and not all are completed every day.
- Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
- Shampoo carpets.
- Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, and trash cans.
- Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
- Collect and empty trash receptacles, and pick up litter in and around the buildings.
- Remove biological waste.
- Clean, sanitize and stock the bathrooms; change and clean shower curtains.
- Replace light bulbs.
- Operate basic equipment, including low-speed buffers, burnishing machines, extractors, auto scrubbing machines, and wet vacuums.
- Move furniture.
- Perform routine maintenance of electrical, heating, vents, and fixtures.
- Assist in snow removal.
- Assist in training and overseeing the work of helpers assigned by the supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school education desirable.
- General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work, with commercial/institutional cleaning experience desirable.
- Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.
- Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow written instructions, chemical labels and warnings.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and to deal courteously with students, faculty and staff.
EEO STATEMENT SUMMARY
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID VACCINATION STATEMENT (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
ADDITIONAL NOTE
This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Which education companies and institutions sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Maine?
Maine's primary F-1 CPT sponsors in education are colleges and universities, including the University of Maine (Orono), the University of Southern Maine, Bowdoin College, Colby College, and Bates College. K-12 districts and educational nonprofits occasionally offer CPT-eligible positions as well. Sponsorship depends on whether the role is directly tied to your enrolled program of study, so institutional employers tend to be a stronger fit than private tutoring companies.
Which cities in Maine have the most education F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Portland and Bangor have the highest concentration of education CPT opportunities in Maine. Portland benefits from the University of Southern Maine's presence and a growing network of charter schools and educational nonprofits. Bangor serves as a regional hub near the University of Maine in Orono, which is the state's flagship research university and a consistent source of graduate-level CPT roles in education and instructional support.
What types of education roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Maine?
Roles that qualify for CPT must be integral to your degree program. In education, this commonly includes curriculum development assistant positions, educational research roles, graduate teaching assistantships, instructional design internships, and student services support functions at colleges and universities. Positions at K-12 schools or nonprofits can also qualify if the work aligns with your field of study and your DSO approves the connection.
How do I find education F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on F-1 visas and filters education jobs in Maine by CPT eligibility, so you're not sorting through listings that don't apply to your situation. Beyond Migrate Mate, your university's career center and DSO office often have relationships with local Maine employers familiar with CPT requirements, which can accelerate the authorization process once you have an offer.
Are there any Maine-specific or education-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Maine's education sector is smaller than in major metro states, so CPT opportunities are more concentrated within university systems than spread across a broad employer base. One practical consideration: Maine's academic calendar and rural geography mean some roles are seasonal or tied to specific semesters. CPT authorization is semester-specific and must be renewed, so confirm that your employer's timeline aligns with your school's authorization windows before accepting an offer.
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