Job Details

City of Portland - Facilities Maintenance Worker I
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department - Public Assembly Facilities Division

The Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is comprised of 160 full-time and over 250 seasonal staff dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Portland, Maine. They achieve this by operating cultural venues, running community programs (including Before and After School, Swim Lessons, and Senior Adult programs), and maintaining public buildings, waterfront infrastructure, 70 parks, 40+ miles of trails, 13 cemeteries, and 30 playgrounds. Their diverse team, including Park Maintainers, Lifeguards, Event Managers, Horticulturalists, and many others, works collaboratively to provide spaces and opportunities for social connection, recreation, and community development.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, event setup, breakdown and custodial work at the Parks, Recreation & Facilities. Work is performed under general supervision and requires independent judgment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and carries out daily custodial and event setup/breakdown operations. Develops work orders and projects..
  
• Performs basic maintenance functions including light carpentry and plumbing repairs. Also performs painting projects as needed..
  
• Performs event setup and breakdown functions including setting tables, chairs, pipe & drape and other event related activities.
  
• Maintains lighting systems by cleaning and lamp replacement. 
  
• Cleans and maintains ventilation systems; changes filters.
  
• Oversees and participates in snow removal around the facilities. 
  
• Maintains, orders and procures supplies for maintenance and custodial work.
  
• Performs related work as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in maintenance and custodial work and graduation from high school; or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledges, abilities and skills.
  
• Working knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods, materials and skills used in maintenance, event and custodial work.
  
• Knowledge of and ability to follow occupational and safety rules; knowledge of hazards and safety precautions in maintenance and custodial work; knowledge of chemical hazards involved in custodial work
  
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver's license
  
• Must have and maintain a good driving record

Expected Hours/Schedule: 

This position is 40 hours per week, with a varied schedule throughout the year to include nights, weekends, and holidays, with the possibility to include overtime.

Applications accepted until Friday, October 16, 2026. 

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades Grade 16, with a starting pay range of $23.08 - $25.88 per hour, based on prior relevant years of experience.

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=308&sreq=13&form=1000&desc=FACILITIES%20MAINTENANCE%20WORKER%20I%20-%20PARKS,%20RECREATION%20&%20FACILITIES