Job Details

City of Portland - Cemeteries Foreperson

Position Number: 6285720
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Facilities Management

City of Portland - Cemeteries Foreperson

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

Job Summary:

This is a working supervisory position involving the direction of crews of semi-skilled and skilled workers engaged in performance of maintenance, construction, and repair operations of City owned cemeteries. Work assignments will require skills in specific areas of expertise, including, but not limited to: cemeteries, parks, trails, and sidewalk plowing. Responsibilities include overseeing and working with crews in the general maintenance of cemeteries, open spaces and trails. Work consists of digging, mowing, trimming, painting, trash removal, planting, weeding, and other related physically demanding tasks. This position also provides instruction to individuals and crew in terms of equipment usage and safety in accordance with local and state regulations, investigates complaints or issues raised by the public, inspects work to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and standards and makes necessary adjustments in assignments and methods to correct deficiencies, and makes minor mechanical adjustments to equipment, such as changing belts, blades, spark plugs and points. In addition, this position oversees and organizes the work of volunteer groups and must have considerable knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety precautions of work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance and repair of cemetery infrastructure and grounds.
Working knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques, construction equipment, and fundamental training methods and techniques.
Ability to supervise and direct the activities of employees engaged in the operation of such equipment.
Working knowledge of accident investigation and reporting.
Working knowledge of agricultural and turf management procedures, cemetery operations and procedures, as well as, knowledge of tree care and maintenance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, private sector contractors, City departments, supervisors and employees to effectively obtain exemplary work output.
Ability to work in various climatic conditions.

Required Skills & Experience:

Must possess a valid Class C driver's license and have a good driving record.
Must pass a criminal conviction background check and pre-employment fitness assessment.
Experience in construction, maintenance and repair of cemeteries infrastructure, grounds.
High school graduation; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Previous supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Full time position - 40 hours

Applications accepted until Friday June 27, 2025

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a Supervisors Union position, Grade 24, Pay range starting at $23.54/hour.

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.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=312&sreq=6&form=1000&desc=CEMETERIES%20FOREPERSON