Custodial Worker II

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in Maine is seeking a Custodian/Lead Worker to perform custodial care of buildings and grounds at a 69-bed psychiatric hospital. Responsibilities include cleaning bedrooms, dayrooms, dining areas, bathrooms, corridors, and program spaces.

You may shovel, move furniture, and work under general supervision; must lift 40 lbs and lead a small team. Monday–Friday 6:30a–3:00p; salary $15.70–$19.03 per hour.

Qualifications

• Lead worker in a structured work environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and operate custodial equipment.
• Commitment to safety and working in a team.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and adapt to varying tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Clean bedrooms, dayrooms, dining areas, bathrooms, corridors, and program spaces.
• Shovel snow and move furniture as needed.
• Lead a small group of employees under supervision.

Skills

Lead worker

Follow instructions

Operate custodial equipment

Safety rules

Teamwork

Lift 40 lbs

Adapt to diverse assignments

Job description

Job Details

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Job Description Opening Date: September 16, 2026 Closing Date: September 30, 2026 Job Class Code: 1012 Grade: 7 Salary: $15.70 - $19.03* Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30a - 3:00p ** This is inclusive of stipends. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Responsibilities

This is maintenance and personal services work involving minor supervisory duties in the custodial care of buildings and grounds of a mental health hospital. Work includes cleaning residential and ground areas including bedrooms, dayrooms, dining areas, bathrooms, corridors, and program areas. Additional responsibilities include shoveling, moving furniture, Worl requires considerable physical effort and exposure to abnormal human behavior. Work is performed under general supervision.

Representative tasks: Leads a small number of other employees and participates in the routine cleaning of buildings and the care of surrounding grounds in order to maintain building cleanliness.

Minimum Qualifications

• function as a lead worker in a structured work environment


• follow instructions


• operate manual and automatic custodial equipment


• adhere to safety rules


• adapt quickly to diverse work assignments


• work harmoniously in a team environment


• lift 40 lbs. unassisted


• and follow a work schedule

Agency Information

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

Contact Information

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at 207-561-5425 or email [e-mail]

Benefits

Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—\"Dirigo\" or \"I lead\"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.


• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes XX% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.


• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Retirement amounts as of July 1, 2026 MSEA = 14.06% AFSCME & Confidential = 18.86% State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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