Building Custodian

Bureau of General Services

Building Custodian 

Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 3:00pm

Opening Date: July 3, 2025

Closing Date:  July 18, 2025

Job Class Code: 1013
Grade: 10
Salary: $15.00 – $19.92/Hourly 
Position Number: 004551251

PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCEMENT

To recruit qualified candidates to fill one (1) Building Custodian vacancy for the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Property Management Division.  This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and overall upkeep of a building by performing routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, dusting surfaces, washing windows, and reporting any necessary repairs, while adhering to safety protocols and proper chemical handling procedures; essentially ensuring the building is kept clean and orderly for occupants. Work is performed under general supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Floor care: Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing floors


• Bathroom cleaning: sanitizing toilets, sinks, stalls, and restocking supplies


• Trash removal: emptying trash cans and recycling bins


• Dusting: cleaning furniture, surfaces, and fixtures


• Window cleaning: washing interior and exterior windows


• Carpet cleaning: vacuuming and shampooing carpets


• General cleaning: removing spills, wiping down surfaces, and cleaning high-touch areas


• Inventory management: maintaining cleaning supplies and reporting low stock


• Minor maintenance: replacing light bulbs, fixing minor plumbing issues, and reporting larger maintenance needs

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures


• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours


• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time


• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, walk behind floor machines, and cleaning solutions


• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals


• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules


• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing


• Ability to lift heavy objects and climb ladders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and repair.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 

Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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