City of Portland - Housekeeper - Full-Time

in Cumberland County, ME

City of Portland - Housekeeper - Full-Time

Barron Center

The Barron Center is a 219-bed long-term care facility with an excellent reputation for a caring, creative work environment.

Our Housekeeping staff play an important role in making this a clean, welcoming place and we currently have an opening for a new team member.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Damp dusting of furniture, window and wall washing.

dry/wet mopping, vacuuming.

trash removal.

bathroom cleaning.

Required Skills & Experience:

Ability to follow oral and simple written instructions.

Ability to reach, grasp, stoop and lift/push/pull/move moderate to heavy amounts.

Ability to meet and deal courteously and appropriately with residents, staff and the public in a long-term care facility.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment physical exam.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

High school graduate and some work-related experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Hours/Schedule:

This is a full time (37.5 hours) position working Friday-Tuesday 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM.

Includes weekends & holidays.

Weekend shift differential of $2 per hour.

Applications accepted until 8/12/2025

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA Grade 1M, $18.72 - $21.78 per hour to start, depending on experience.

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

Fitness Reimbursement

Use of City recreation facilities

Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

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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 ... or email ....

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