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City of Portland - Trades Worker - Parks, Recreation & Facilities

Position Number: 6394728
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Facilities Management

City of Portland - Trades Worker - Parks, Recreation & Facilities

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

Are you skilled in trades work? Or maybe you are a student earning a degree or certificate in a skilled trade? If so, we want you!

The Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department - Public Buildings Division is currently hiring a trades worker position. This position will work in conjunction with other trades professionals to perform duties such as floor plan layout for commercial space, drywall hanging/patch/repair, painting, rough carpentry including general construction and maintenance of City-owned buildings, piers and floats. This position will require heavy lifting and carrying of supplies needed for projects. The applicant must possess a willingness to assist and learn different operations of the Public Buildings Division and a dedication to getting the job done in an effective and efficient manner.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Successful candidates must possess a valid Class B driver's license in good standing or have the ability to obtain a Class B license within 6 months. We will train you for free!
Must undergo pre-employment fitness assessment, pass a federally mandated drug test.
Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) certification.
This position requires mandatory participation in winter operations.

Applications accepted until August 8, 2025.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

Labor & Trades Union position - Grade 51 - Starting salary range $24.33/hour; $973.20/week up to Step 6, $28.21/hour; $1,128.40/week. Steps are based on years of relevant work experience

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
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
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 and are 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.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=329&sreq=8&form=1000&desc=TRADES%20WORKER%20-%20PARKS,%20RECREATION%20&%20FACILITIES