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CNA

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 06/27/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
BARRON CENTER

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 services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of hist....

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LPN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 06/27/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING
BARRON CENTER

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 services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of histo....

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RN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 06/27/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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REGISTERED NURSE OPPORTUNITIES
BARRON CENTER

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 services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of h....

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SHELTER ATTENDANT (ON CALL) - HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start: 09/02/2021

Posting End: 12/31/9999


SHELTER ATTENDANT (ON CALL)

Health and Human Services Department - Homeless Services Center – Social Services Division -

The Homeless Services Center is searching for per diem/on-call shelter attendants. Schedules will vary. Availability to work a combination of nights, days, weekends, and holidays is desired. Duties include; welcoming homeless men and women in need of shelter, monitoring dorms, common areas, and shelter grounds. Frequent cleaning of dorms, common areas, bathrooms, and grounds is required. The position also involves crisis intervention, triage fo....

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SHELTER SECURITY GUARD-ON CALL

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start: 04/30/2021

Posting End: 12/31/9999


SHELTER SECURITY GUARD-ON-CALL – Social Services Division – Homeless Services Center - Revised Pay Rate

This position will handle internal and external security through visual observation at the Homeless Services Center. They will be responsible for using shelter protocols to greet facility guests perform scheduled and random searches during check-in/open hours times and by staff request. The Shelter Security Guard will be responsible for addressing guest or visitor concerns and conflicts, alerting Shelter/General Assistance staff of guests in crisis, assisting....

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CERTIFIED CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER INSPECTIONS

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: PERMITTING & INSPECTIONS

Posting Start: 07/11/2025

Posting End: 07/25/2025

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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Permitting & Inspections Department

Job Summary:
Join a team that enhances the safety and quality of life of Portland’s residents, visitors, and workers. The City of Portland seeks a full-time code enforcement officer or electrician to work both independently and as part of a team to enforce plumbing, electrical, life safety, and building codes (Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code - MUBEC), and other city ordinances.

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PARKING GARAGE CASHIER - ON CALL

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: PART-TIME, TEMP & SEASONAL

Posting Start: 03/14/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999


PARKING GARAGE CASHIER – ON CALL - Parking Division

The Portland Parking Division is in search of Garage On-Calls to work presell parking events. Be a part of the exciting atmosphere selling parking spaces for those attending events at the Cross Insurance Arena.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Cash handling
  • Cash drawer reconciliation
  • Security walkthroughs
  • Traffic management
  • Collection of pre-stamped parking tickets
  • Minor trash pickup.
  • Successful candidates will also be trained as a cashier in the booth.

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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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AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: LABOR AND

Job Family: AVIATION

Posting Start: 06/06/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II
Aviation & Transportation Department
$1,500 sign-on bonus offered to external applicants.

The Portland International Jetport has an opening for a full-time Airport Maintenance Worker for a 2nd shift position Tuesday-Saturday 3:00pm-11:30pm. Training is Monday-Friday, 1st shift for approximately two months.

We are seeking hard-working individuals who want to make a difference through their dedication to keeping the Portland International Jetport safely maintained 24/7. This is a challenging position in the dynamic and fast-pace....

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