Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift

Portland Public Schools, Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Building Custodian II for the 2nd shift (district wide) to maintain cleanliness and safety across facilities in Portland, Maine. The role requires physical labor, lifting, and adherence to district standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning, inventorying supplies, and operating maintenance equipment. This position runs Monday–Friday 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, with a permanent full-time contract under the BASE union, offering benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Willingness to perform manual labor and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, mop, disinfect, wash, polish, wipe and paint as needed.
• Receive/stock supplies and perform deliveries to offices.
• Strip/wax floors and operate cleaning equipment safely.
• Work from ladders, replace light bulbs and report hazards.

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Portland Public Schools

Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift - Float JobID: 5715

• Position Type: CUSTODIAL/ BUILDING CUSTODIAN
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Custodial
• Date Available: ASAP

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.**

• 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.

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