What are the responsibilities and job description for the CUSTODIAL WORKER - RIVERSIDE SHELTER position at City of Portland, Maine?
CUSTODIAL WORKER - RIVERSIDE SHELTER
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION - Custodial Worker - Riverside Shelter
The schedule (s) for this position will be Monday-Friday 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM - full time (37.5 hours per week), project position.
The City of Portland's Social Services Division is hiring a full time custodial worker. This position performs custodial functions which include cleaning buildings and staff offices at a variety of locations. This position will operate out of the new homeless shelter, located at 166 Riverside Street. Job duties include general cleaning, trash removal, cleaning of bathrooms, floor care, waiting rooms, laundry, light maintenance, grounds work, routine facility maintenance as necessary, routine exterior maintenance, including snow removal, and other tasks as required.
Requirements:
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The successful candidate hired into this position will have experience in custodial/maintenance work.
- 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.
- Valid Maine Class C driver’s license.
Applications accepted until 03/21/2025.
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 pay rate is $19.76 per hour.
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
- 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/affirmative action 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 : 03/07/2025
Posting End : 03/21/2025
Details : Job Description
Salary : $20
