Job Details

City of Portland - Laborer

Position Number: 7041261
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

City of Portland - Laborer

Full-time – 40 hours per week. Weekly schedule: Saturday-Tuesday 4:00 AM-2:30 PM.

The Barron Center is owned and operated by the City of Portland and is Maine's largest skilled nursing facility. Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted - being a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of the residents of the Barron Center.

Duties may include

Distributing clean linen within the facility and to other facilities within the City.
Rubbish removal.
Loading and unloading commercial washers and dryers.
Folding and sorting linen.
Picking up soiled linen, hanging and delivering personal laundry.
The Laborer is a part of our winter operations team, and snow removal duties are required seasonally.

Required Skills & Experience:

Excellent customer service skills are required.
Must be able to lift objects weighing over 50 lbs. for an extended period of time.
Must be able to work in varied temperature conditions.
Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver's license.
Must be able to follow oral and simple written instructions.

Applications accepted until April 10th, 2026

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory criminal conviction background check and a pre-employment physical exam.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 11) - Starting at $20.55 - $23.08/hr.

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 questions or need assistance with the application, please contact jobs@portlandmaine.gov

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=403&sreq=5&form=1000&desc=LABORER