LABORER - LINEN SERVICES
Health and Human Services Department - Barron Center
About the Barron Center:
The Barron Center is a 219-bed long-term care skilled nursing facility owned and operated by the City of Portland. Our 200-year history of excellence is the basis for a caring, creative work environment. We are currently looking for dedicated people to join our team!
The Laundry department helps to ensure a clean and hygienic environment for our residents by washing, drying, folding and distributing laundry throughout the facility. Our Laundry team takes care of residents’ personal laundry as well as linens for other City of Portland facilities.
Job Summary:
Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted - being a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of the residents of the Barron Center.
Duties may include distributing clean linen within the facility, rubbish removal, loading and unloading commercial washers and dryers; folding and sorting linen; picking up soiled linen and hanging and delivering personal laundry.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- This position is part of our winter operations team, and snow removal duties are required seasonally.
- Excellent customer service skills are required.
- Delivery and pickup of linens for other City of Portland facilities.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Ability to lift objects weighing over 50 lbs. for an extended period of time
- Ability to work in varied temperature conditions
- Must possess a valid Maine driver’s license
- Must be able to follow oral and simple written instructions
Expected Hours/Schedule:
Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, Sunday - Wednesday, 4:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
Applications accepted until filled.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and a pre-employment physical exam.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a union position, Labor & Trades Grade 11, starting pay range $19.76 - $20.66 per hour.
This position is eligible for a weekend differential of $0.60 per hour for all hours worked.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:
- Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
- Thirteen paid holidays
- Sick, vacation, and personal leave
- Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
- Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Use of City recreation facilities
- Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : LABOR AND
Job Family : LABOR, TRADES & MAINTENANCE
Posting Start : 06/13/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999