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CUSTODIAL WORKER - WARMING CENTER

Custodial Worker

Health & Human Services-Social Services

About the City of Portland Health & Human Services

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. In addition to the HSC building on Riverside, the City will be operating a temporary winter warming shelter during the months December-April. of Be part of the solution by joining a program that makes our community a better place to live, work, and play for every Portland resident. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of the unhoused community.

Job Summary

The City of Portland's Social Services Division is hiring project, full time custodial workers. These positions perform custodial functions which include cleaning buildings and staff offices at a variety of locations. These positions will operate out of the winter warming shelter, operated out of 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway. Job duties include general cleaning, trash removal, cleaning of bathrooms, floor care, laundry, light maintenance, grounds work, routine facility maintenance as necessary, routine exterior maintenance, including snow removal, and other tasks as required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ability to work independently and make decisions on your own.
• Working knowledge of cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Candidates will also interact with the citizens occasionally, so the ability to communicate respectfully is expected.
• Additional requirements of the custodial position are the physical strength and agility to perform the job duties.

Required Skills & Experience: Completion of High School diploma or GED.

• The successful candidate hired into this position will have experience in custodial/maintenance work.
• Valid Class C driver's license.

Expected Hours/Schedule:
These are full time project positions at 37.5 hours per week. Available schedules are:

• Sunday-Tuesday, 10pm-7:30am, and Wednesday, 9pm-7:30am
• Thursday-Saturday, 6:30pm-7:30am
  

Applications are accepted until all project positions are filled.

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

Salary & Benefits:

These are union positions, of a limited duration, Labor & Trades Grade 11, with a starting pay range of $21.17-$21.59 per hour, based on relevant years of experience. An additional $2.00/hour shift differential in effect for nights after 7 PM and all weekend hours.

A retention bonus is available to qualified new hires who commit to the project timeline and remain employed through April 30, 2027. Bonuses will be prorated for anyone hired on or after December 1, 2026.

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
• 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.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : LABOR AND

Job Family : SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start : 11/03/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job description

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=370&sreq=9&form=1000&desc=CUSTODIAL%20WORKER%20-%20WARMING%20CENTER