Custodian - Class 2 - Regular Full-time

Orono Public Schools; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single Health: 90% Covered by District

Employee + 1 Health: 85% Covered by DZ

Family Health: 77% Covered by District

Dental: Partial Coverage by District

Life insurance equal to annual wages:

Job summary

Orono Public Schools in Orono, ME, is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain the Orono Elementary Center. The shift runs Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 2:00pm, totaling 8 hours per day, with a focus on routine and project cleaning of assigned areas.

The role includes setting up and tearing down school activities and working with staff, students, and the public. Candidates should be detail-oriented, physically capable, and flexible to work in various environments.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required.
• Experience cleaning in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to work with district employees, students and the public.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work in varied conditions (dust, cold, heat, wet).

Responsibilities

• Perform ground maintenance and routine cleaning of assigned areas.
• Assist with set-up and take-down of school activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and respond to custodial needs as assigned.
• Support daily maintenance tasks and other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleaning experience

Public interactions

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Versatility in environments

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  11/6/2026
• Location:
  Orono Elementary Center
• Date Available:
  11/16/26

Description: Full-timeCustodian Position.
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6:30am to 2pm

Job Summary:

• This is an 8 hour/day position.
• Perform ground maintenance routine and project cleaning of assigned areas.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or as needed.
• Assist with set-up and take-down of school activities.
• Perform routine and project cleaning of assigned areas.
• Perform other duties and assume other responbilities as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications:

• Focus on details and commitment to doing a good job required.
• Experience cleaning in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to get along with district employees and be courteous and helpful with students and general public.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, and/or climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions and environments (e.g. dusty, wet, cold, hot, high humidity, noisy, indoors, outdoors, at heights, and in small spaces.

Bargaining Group and Level: Custodians/Level 2

COMPENSATION

Hourly Wage: $20.80-$23.11

INSURANCE

• Single Health: 90% Covered by District
• Employee + 1 Health: 85% Covered by District
• Family Health: 77% Covered by District
• Dental: Partial Coverage by District
• Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
• LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

VACATION AND HOLIDAYS

• Holidays: 11 Paid Holiday/Year

OTHER BENEFITS

• License Stipends
• Service Pay: 1%
• Uniforms Provided

RETIREMENT/PENSION

Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)