What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPPORT TEAM WORKER - HOUSEKEEPING position at City of Portland, Maine?
SUPPORT TEAM WORKER, HOUSEKEEPING
Barron Center
About the Barron Center
The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. Learn more about HHS and each of these divisions by starting here! The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community. A key part of our vision is resident- centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others; treating residents with dignity and sensitivity, and valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team to deliver high-quality services. At the Barron Center, our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care.
You can make a real difference in your life and our residents’ lives. The Barron Center is a 200 bed long-term care facility with an excellent reputation for a caring, creative work environment. We are currently looking for a dedicated individual to join our team who has previous experience with institutional or commercial cleaning.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Must be able to lift objects weighing over 50 pounds.
- Must be able to follow oral and simple written instructions.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-placement physical exam.
Expected Hours/Schedule:
This is a full time, 37.5 hour per week position. Hours are 7:30am-3:30pm, Friday through Tuesday .
Applications accepted until August 28, 2026.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a union position, CEBA Grade 1M, with a starting pay range of $19.09-$21.23 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.
For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:
- Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
- Thirteen paid holidays
- Sick, vacation, and personal leave
- Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
- Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
- Use of City recreation facilities
- Fitness reimbursement
- Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8624.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : CEBA
Job Family : HEALTH SERVICES
Posting Start : 08/14/2026
Posting End : 08/28/2026
Details : Job Description
Salary : $19 - $21