Housekeeper

Cumberland County Government•Portland, ME

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain Cumberland County building in Portland, Maine by providing night time housekeeping services. Shift is 3-11pm. Pay for custodian / janitor is a range of $19.68 to $23.55 per hour. This range reflects the County’s good-faith estimate of pay for this position at the time of posting. Starting pay is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity in alignment with the County’s step-based compensation system. Full benefits package, including health insurance with no deductible. Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid State of Maine driver’s license.
Must be able to lift, carry or move 25 pounds.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Maintains building interior by dusting and polishing furniture, equipment, mirrors, and fixtures.
Maintains building by sweeping and mopping floors, corridors, halls, and stairways.
Maintains lavatories by cleaning wash bowls, drinking fountains, toilets, and restroom floors.
Maintains floors by stripping, refinishing, and buffing as required.
Maintains carpets by vacuuming and spot cleaning as required.
Removes trash by emptying trash containers; transporting materials to disposal area; recycling materials.
Maintains lavatories by replenishing toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, etc.
Keeps cleaning equipment operational by following manufacturer’s operating and care guidelines, completing operator repairs and parts replacements.
Maintains areas by moving furniture as required.
Transports supplies to other Cumberland County properties and office buildings in town.
Ensures building security by locking and serving building before leaving.
Maintains safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Demonstrates an understanding of the county’s safety policies and practices by attending required safety programs; reporting all accidents and suspected safety hazards to supervisor.
Fulfills job function by participating as an active member in training; participating on county task forces and performing other responsibilities as assigned.
Ability to contribute with snow operations which includes shoveling, snow blowing, and treatment of walkways.