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Custodian

Pen Bay Maintenance
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Custodian

Pen Bay Maintenance LLC.

Compensation Range: $18.00 - $21.00

Build a Career Maintaining Safe, Clean, and Welcoming Communities

Pen Bay Maintenance is seeking a dependable and hardworking Custodian to help maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of our residential properties. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, and appreciate seeing the results of your efforts every day, we'd love to have you join our team.

As a Custodian, you'll play an important role in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments for our residents while supporting the property management and maintenance teams in the day-to-day operation of our communities.

Why Join Us?

  • Stable, year-round employment
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Life insurance (2x annual salary)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 4 weeks paid parental leave
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunity for advancement within maintenance and property operations
  • Meaningful work serving affordable housing communities

What You'll Do

  • Maintain the cleanliness of common areas, buildings, and grounds.
  • Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, scrub, and sanitize interior spaces.
  • Walk the property regularly to remove litter, debris, and pet waste.
  • Perform trash removal and keep dumpster areas clean and organized.
  • Complete "trash-out" duties for vacant apartment homes.
  • Assist with apartment make-ready projects and light maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain landscaping by mowing, trimming, raking, sweeping, and shoveling as needed.
  • Replace light bulbs and perform routine property inspections.
  • Deliver notices and other communications to residents.
  • Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and resident-related issues to management.
  • Maintain accurate records of completed work.
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous custodial, janitorial, groundskeeping, maintenance, or related experience is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, and supervisors.
  • Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and lawn care tools.
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service and maintaining attractive communities.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, reach, squat, stand, and climb throughout the workday.
  • Ability to safely work from ladders.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.

Don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply. We are committed to training and developing dependable team members who take pride in their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pen Bay Maintenance is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $21

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