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Hospital Custodial Worker I

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Best Practices, Content Management Systems (CMS), Custodial Services, Dental Insurance, Food Delivery, Furniture Moving, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Psychiatry and Mental Health, RPC (Remote Procedure Call), Retirement Plan, State Government, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC)
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Riverview Psychiatric Center

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

Employees in this job classification begin at step 4 of the pay scale. Starting salary for promotional candidates will follow contractual requirements.

Location: Augusta, Maine

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

Job Overview:

Watch to see what's it like working at RPC.

Do 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!

What would I be doing in this career field?

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Agency information:

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at 207-624-4672 or via email at tiffany.smith@maine.gov

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%-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

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