Hospital Custodial Worker

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Opening Date:
May 18, 2026

Closing Date:
June 1, 2026

Job Class Code: 1017
Grade: 12
Salary: $15.60 - $19.03 per hour*

* Hourly rate is inclusive of a $.60 per hour institutional stipend

Location:

Augusta, Maine

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

Watch to see what it’s like working  you take pride knowing coworkers are working within a clean, healthy environment from the work you completed? Do you enjoy staying busy through your entire shift? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we welcome you to apply to be our newest team member in our housekeeping department as a Hospital Custodial Worker.

Our newest team member will provide internal and external custodial services for our hospital. Work includes delivering food carts, cleaning residential and grounds areas including patient bedrooms, dayrooms, dining areas, bathrooms, corridors, and program areas. Additional responsibilities include shoveling, sanding, moving furniture, assisting patients in learning general custodial tasks, and escorting contractors to specific work locations. This position is physically demanding, and employees are exposed to patient behavior.

On-the-job training is provided.

Experience, which demonstrates housekeeping skills and the physical capacity to perform a variety of custodial tasks.

• 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave
  . Additional unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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.