Job Details

City of Portland - Custodial Worker

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

About the City of Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department:

The Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is comprised of 160 full-time and over 250 seasonal staff dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Portland, Maine. They achieve this by operating cultural venues, running community programs (including Before and After School, Swim Lessons, and Senior Adult programs), and maintaining public buildings, waterfront infrastructure, 70 parks, 40+ miles of trails, 13 cemeteries, and 30 playgrounds. Their diverse team, including Park Maintainers, Lifeguards, Event Managers, Horticulturalists, and many others, works collaboratively to provide spaces and opportunities for social connection, recreation, and community development.

Job Summary:

Performs varied custodial, disinfecting, sanitizing and minor maintenance work in municipal facilities and surrounding areas.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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• Ability to sweep, mop, scrub, polish and vacuums floors; wash walls, windows and woodwork; cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies; dusts, polishes, arranges and moves furniture and equipment; removes trash and recycling.
  
• Ability to operate or learn the operation of all cleaning machines (i.e. autoscrubber, buffer, burnisher, vacuum and others used to clean).
  
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and public spaces using CDC approved cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.
  
• Sweeps, clears trash and debris, and maintains grounds around buildings.
  
• Monitors heating controls, recognize mechanical issues in a public building and report to Supervisor or Foreperson as needed.
  
• Maintains order in buildings and areas being used by the general public.
  
• Performs related work as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

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• Working knowledge of building and restroom cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
  
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  
• Ability to meet and deal courteously with the public.
  
• Ability to work relatively independently without constant supervision.
  Physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions of the work under exposure to varied climatic conditions.
  
• Must successfully complete a criminal conviction background check.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

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• Experience in custodial or building maintenance work; completion of High School or GED; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Applications accepted until August 21, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:


This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 11), with a starting pay range of $21.17/hr up to $23.77/hr based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=129&sreq=3&form=1000&desc=CUSTODIAL%20WORKER