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CNA

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 09/12/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - BARRON CENTER

A sign-on bonus of $2,500 is available for qualified external hires.

About Barron Center:
Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.
The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation ser....

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LPN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 09/12/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING - BARRON CENTER

A sign-on bonus of $4,000 is available for qualified external hires.

About Barron Center:
Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.
The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation service....

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RN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 09/12/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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REGISTERED NURSE OPPORTUNITIES - BARRON CENTER

A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available for qualified external hires.

About Barron Center:
Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.
The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation servic....

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PARKING CONTROL OFFICER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: ADMIN & SUPPORT SERVICES

Posting Start: 10/24/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
Parking Division

The Parking Division is currently looking for enthusiastic individuals that enjoy working outdoors and enjoy working independently, as well as in a team setting. If you are self-motivated and enjoy a challenge, this could be a great fit.

We utilize a variety of techniques and tools to enforce the parking laws in the city, i.e., foot/bicycle patrol, LPR vehicles, etc. If you are a detail-oriented person that has a good sense of fairness and judgement making, we would love to hear from you. The ability to communicate clearly is a must, as....

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EVENT SERVICES STAFF ON CALL - AUDIO/VIDEO SUPPORT

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: PART-TIME, TEMP & SEASONAL

Posting Start: 09/26/2025

Posting End: 10/31/2025


Event Services Staff On Call - Audio/Video Support
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department - Public Assembly Facilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assists with Event and Operations staff to set up spaces and equipment.
  • Assists with the maintenance and security of the venue and all theatrical equipment.
  • Assist Technical Director operating lights, sound, fly rail etc. for events co-produced by City of Portland
  • Assist Technical Director to build, set up to install new equipment and systems in venues.
  • Maintains good workin....

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EVENT SERVICES STAFF - ON CALL

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: PART-TIME, TEMP & SEASONAL

Posting Start: 09/19/2025

Posting End: 10/31/2025


Event Services Staff On-call - Public Assembly Facilities
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

You can be a part of the guest experience at Merrill Auditorium, the James A. Banks Exposition Building, Hadlock Field, Fitzpatrick Stadium, Ocean Gateway, William B. Troubh Ice Arena and other outdoor parks and City properties. Exciting opportunity to work Maine Celtics games, performances at Merrill Auditorium, and many more events.

Duties Include:

AQUATICS INSTRUCTORS - ON CALL

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: PARKS & RECREATION

Posting Start: 09/26/2025

Posting End: 10/31/2025


AQUATICS INSTRUCTORS - ON CALL
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

The City of Portland Aquatics Division is offering a unique opportunity to make a difference in the Portland community as an On-Call Aquatics Instructor. Various shifts are available including mornings, days, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Aquatic Instructors are responsible for teaching various members of the community important learn to swim lessons and/or water aerobics classes. The ability to promote safety in and around the Portland pools is also desirable.

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COOK I - BARRON CENTER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start: 05/09/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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COOK I
Barron Center

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

The Barron Center is a 219-bed, municipally operated, long-term and skilled care nursing home which includes a dementia unit. The City of Portland and the Barron Center take pride in our long history of compassionate and individualized care. We work with the guiding principle that “Kindness Matters.” 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 our residents. The ideal team member will ....

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CUSTODIAL WORKER - ON CALL -SHELTERS

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start: 09/10/2021

Posting End: 12/31/9999


CUSTODIAL WORKER-ON CALL (SHELTERS)

Health and Human Services Department – Social Services Division -

The Social Services department is hiring per diem custodial workers. This position performs a variety of custodial functions which include: cleaning of the Public Health Division clinics, Homeless Services Center, Family Shelter and staff offices. Duties include general cleaning, trash removal, cleaning of bathrooms, floor care, waiting rooms, laundry, light maintenance, grounds work, routine facility maintenance as necessary, routine exterior maintenance, including sno....

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SHELTER ATTENDANTS-HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start: 05/02/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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SHELTER ATTENDANTS (Homeless Services Center)

Health and Human Services Department - Social Services Division

Come do good work with us! City of Portland Shelter Attendants are involved in the oversight and coordination of activities associated with the City’s homeless shelters, including serving some of our city’s most vulnerable residents. Shelter Attendants are essential for welcoming and registering homeless individuals in need of shelter, inputting required data into an online system, and monitoring dorms, common areas and shelter grounds. Day to day responsibilities involve s....

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