Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift (Part Time, 0.5 FTE)

Portland Public Schools, Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

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Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Building Custodian II for the 2nd shift at the District Office. The role is permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) with hours Monday–Friday 5:30 PM–9:30 PM, located at Central Office. Wage range is $20.71–$26.53 per hour, based on experience, under the BASE union contract.

A post-offer physical and ability to perform heavy manual labor are required. Benefits are available as outlined in the district’s documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must pass a post-offer physical.
• Able to perform manual labor including lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift (Part Time, 0.5 FTE) - District Office JobID: 5717

• Position Type: CUSTODIAL/ BUILDING CUSTODIAN


• Date Posted: 9/18/2026


• Location: Custodial


• Date Available: ASAP

TITLE: Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift (Part Time, 0.5 FTE) - District Office

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 5:30PM-9:30 PM.**

• Assignment: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)


• Location: Central Office


• Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday 5:30PM-9:30 PM


• Contract: BASE union (2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement posted here )


• Wage range: $20.71-26.53, based on experience, as outlined in the CBA linked above


• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

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Postings current as of 9/23/2026 1:23:39 PM CST.

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