Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift - Float

Portland Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Building Custodian II for the 2nd shift. The role involves cleaning, dusting, mopping, disinfecting, and floor care across district facilities. Physical requirements include lifting 50 lbs and performing climbing and repetitive motions; a post-offer physical is required.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits available as outlined in the district contracts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness in a school environment.
• Must pass a post-offer physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, mop, disinfect, wash, and polish surfaces.
• Receive/stock supplies and perform deliveries as trained.
• Strip and wax floors; shovel snow and report hazards.
• Replace light bulbs and work from ladders as needed.

Skills

Custodial duties

Lifting heavy objects

Floor care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.