Building Custodian - Augusta

Bureau of General Services

Opening Date: June 9, 2026

Closing Date: June 24, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 10 / Operations / Maintenance

Job Class Code: 1013

Salary: $15.10 - $19.92 per hour

Position Number:

Location: Augusta

Telework: None

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

This is maintenance and personal service work involving the custodial care and maintenance of public or institutional buildings and premises. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; dusts and polishes furniture;
• Washes windows, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, and fixtures in order to maintain cleanliness and appearance.
• Inspects institutional areas in order to safeguard property and equipment in the building and on the premises.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to safeguard property and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to use a computer for email and time entry.
• Ability to work and make decisions on your own.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as needed due to operational needs.
• Ability to follow work rules and Standard Operating Procedures.

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

• Work-Life Balance - 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.

• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.

• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental Leave - All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a Maine Saves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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.

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.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Email: recruiting.ggsc