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Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift - Float
Job Description
Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift
•Float
Portland Public Schools
Custodial
•Portland, Maine Job Details
Job ID:
5932377
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Job Description
TITLE:
Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift
•Float (District Wide)
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Head Custodian, the selected candidate will clean, empty trash, dust, mop, disinfect, wash, polish, wipe, paint, remove/shovel snow, receive/stock supplies, strip/wax floors, use lifting/moving equipment, operate machinery, make deliveries, replace light bulbs, work from ladders, report hazards, secure the building and perform other custodial tasks as trained and assigned.
The selected candidate will have the knowledge, skill and abilities highlighted in the job description as well as a high school diploma or GED. The selected candidate will be required to perform manual labor including, but not limited to, lifting a minimum of 50 lbs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, bending, climbing and repetitive motion. Successful candidate will have to pass a post-offer physical.
•Work hours will be Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
English language proficiency required
Multilingual proficiency preferred
High school diploma or GED
CREDENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Maine State CHRC authorization (cost is $70
•more info here)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Work Year:
Full Year
Assignment:
Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Location:
Floating
Shift:
2nd Shift, Monday-Friday 2:30-11:00 PM
Contract:
BASE union (2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement posted here)
Wage range: $20.71
•25.63, based on experience, as outlined in the CBA linked above
Benefits:
Eligible for benefits, as outlined here
•Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Position Type:
Full-time
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$39,846 / year median in Maine
+12% projected growth