City of South Portland - Building Maintenance Custodian (Part-Time)

Start Date: July 15, 2025 | End Date: August 21, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other

The City of South Portland is seeking a Part Time Building Maintenance Custodian (for up to 19 regularly  scheduled hours per week) to work throughout the City’s facilities.  

Position Summary: Perform a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and  maintenance of the municipal offices, buildings and facilities, including community centers, recreational  facilities, Libraries and Public Safety buildings. 

Work under the close supervision of the Facilities Manager and Facility liaison of assigned  building(s)/facilities. May serve as lead worker, supervising the work of a small crew of Building  Custodians; may assign work, instruct crew on specific requirements of job and procedures to be  followed, and review work in progress and on completion for conformance with instructions and  established procedures, yet does not directly supervise any direct reports. 

Daily activities may vary slightly depending on the building. The individual typically will be responsible  for a full range of custodial and light maintenance duties, both indoors and outdoors, including, but not  limited to: emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, cleaning floors, washing windows, light  painting, shoveling & light snow removal, routine and preventative maintenance and moving furniture  as needed.  

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent required. 

Experience: One (1) year of related work experience preferred. 

Must possess and maintain a valid Maine Class C motor vehicle driver’s license throughout employment  for possible workday transportation between city buildings. 

Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that will include night and weekend hours, and the schedule will often fluctuate each week.

Starting hourly pay range: $20.98 - 23.93/hourly based on qualifications and experience. The position is  eligible for annual step increases and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City  Council.  

Benefits: This part-time position is eligible for only the Earned Paid Leave benefit. 

The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees with  job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace; and the support, encouragement and tools for  successful careers. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence! 

Application materials will be accepted and reviewed until the first round of interviews set to begin on August 1, 2025. 

To apply you may email a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

You may also file an application using our fillable pdf at https://www.southportland.gov/603/Apply OR mail a resume with cover letter and three professional references to: 

City of South Portland 

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist 

25 Cottage Road 

P. O. Box 9422 

South Portland, ME 04116-9422 

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