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Building Maintenance Custodian (Full-Time)

City of South Portland
South Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/2/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Custodian (Full-Time) position at City of South Portland?

The City of South Portland is seeking a Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Building Maintenance Custodian to work throughout facilities at the City. The position hours are Monday through Friday 2:00 - 10:00 PM at South Portland City Hall, however the shift on Friday may be flexible as City Hall is closed. Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required.

The Building Maintenance Custodian performs a variety of custodial tasks including emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, cleaning floors, washing windows, and moving furniture as needed. In addition, shoveling & snow removal, and perform minor semi-skilled interior maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor refinishing and covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled or semi-skilled trades work.

Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent; and have the ability to move and operate cleaning equipment, climb stairs, bend, stoop and lift or move up to 50 lbs. Prior experience preferred but not required; we will train the right person.

The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, generous matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, and long term disability insurance options, flexible spending accounts, a full complement of paid time off, and more. The City also offers “payment-in-lieu” of health insurance, an acclaimed wellness program, and professional development opportunities. 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. The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence!

Starting hourly pay range effective July 1, 2024 is $20.37 - $23.23 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.

Resumes will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job description and fillable application (to download and email to ) are available on our website at .

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, application and three professional references to , or mail them to us at:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Compliance Specialist

25 Cottage Road

PO Box 9422; South Portland, ME 04116-9422

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.37 - $23.23 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • South Portland, ME 04106 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23

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