Job Details

City of Portland - Custodial Worker - Part-Time, 32 Hours

Position Number: 6506038
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Facilities Management

City of Portland - Custodial Worker - Part-Time, 32 Hours

Merrill Auditorium - Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

This position is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the facility. In addition, this role will be responsible for event set up and clean up, routing exterior maintenance including snow removal, and other routine facility maintenance as necessary.

Required Skills & Experience:

Ability to lift and move heavy objects over an extended period of time.
Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions of the work.
Prior customer service experience desired.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Must be able to work days, nights and weekends.
Successful candidates must possess a valid Class C driver's license and have a clean driving record.

Applications accepted until 09/05/2025

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) - Starting salary range: $19.76 to $21.14/hour, based on experience.

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=290&sreq=10&form=1000&desc=CUSTODIAL%20WORKER%20-%20PART-TIME,%2032%20HOURS