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City of Portland - Parks Maintainer

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department - Parks Division

About the City of Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department:

Join our team of professional park staff to care for our 67 parks, 30 playgrounds, over 20,000 street trees, 11 community gardens, dozens of flower beds, 50+ miles of trails, 39 athletic fields, and various winter recreation areas. Help make our parks, trails and open spaces a great place our Portland community can enjoy!

Job Summary:

The Parks Maintainer role is responsible for the general maintenance of parks, trails, and open spaces. Work consists of all aspects of outdoor maintenance and other related physically demanding tasks. Daily tasks may include operation of grounds maintenance equipment in the care of parks and open spaces.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Outdoor maintenance, including mowing, trimming, painting, trash removal, planting, weeding, and tree planting
  
• Park and trail maintenance
  
• Use of grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, and sidewalk plows, as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Thorough knowledge and experience with the functions and operating methods of a wide variety of mowing and park equipment
  
• Ability to operate equipment efficiently and safely.
  
• Ability to work well in a team environment and as an individual.
  
• Good visual acuity for driving
  
• Physical strength, agility, and stamina necessary to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
  
• Demonstrate great customer service and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and members of the public.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• CPR and First Aid certification
  
• Chainsaw safety certification
  
• Completion of OSHA approved work zone safety training
  
• Must have and maintain a good driving record

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Hold a Maine Certified Landscape Professional certification
  
• Hold a State of Maine Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, category 3A and 6B or the ability to obtain within six months of appointment date.
  
• Successful candidates must undergo a pre-employment physical assessment.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

• This is a 40 hour per week position, with an expected schedule of 6am-2pm, five days per week.
  
• Flexibility and willingness to work mandatory overtime during the winter, which may include weekends and holidays.

Applications accepted until filled.

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades Grade 18, with a starting pay range of $24.29-$27.24 per hour, based on relevant years of experience, plus a $1/hour additional stipend

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

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=330&sreq=16&form=1000&desc=PARKS%20MAINTAINER