Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift - Float

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift - Float to join its Custodial team in Portland, Maine. Under the Head Custodian, you will perform cleaning, stocking, floor care, and general custodial duties across the district.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and the ability to lift 50 lbs plus pass a post-offer physical. Shift is 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Multilingual proficiency preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, mop, disinfect, wash, polish and wipe surfaces.
• Strip/wax floors and operate cleaning equipment.
• Receive/stock supplies and perform routine painting or minor repairs as trained.
• Report hazards and secure the building; perform other custodial tasks as assigned.
• Lift heavy loads and perform physical labor as described in the job posting.

Skills

English proficiency

Multilingual preference

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift - Float

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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.

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

Job Categories

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Barbara Stoddard , HR Director
• 353 Cumberland Ave
• Portland, Maine 04101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]