City of Portland - Maintenance Worker I - Athletic Facilities

Start Date: April 16, 2024 | End Date: June 28, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other, Parks & Recreation

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

$2,500 Sign on Bonus!

Come help us take care of the City of Portland’s athletic fields! This is skilled and responsible work in the agricultural maintenance of City–owned athletic facilities that includes 40+ fields, over 94 acres and two synthetic turf stadiums.  This is a full time position (40 hours/week): Monday - Friday (6:00am - 2:00pm)

Requirements:

• Ability to safely operate a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions on agricultural input applications and record their effects.
• Knowledge of ballfield maintenance, sports field regulations, turf care, landscaping and irrigation systems.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and geometric layouts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff.
• Ability and willingness to work mandatory overtime during the winter period.
• Must possess physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions of the job under exposure to varied climatic conditions.
• Must be able to work weekends, nights, and different shifts required by seasonal commitment.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license.

Accepting applications until filled.

To APPLY, click here:   https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=311&sreq=5&form=1000&desc=MAINTENANCE%20WORKER%20I%20-%20ATHLETIC%20FACILITIES 

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and driver's license check.

Salary & Benefits
Labor & Trades – Grade 16 - pay range $21.02 to $22.50 per hour depending upon experience. $1.00 Stipend will be issued on the base pay. External New Hire Candidates willing to commit for two years are eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus to be paid out over the 2 years.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits, and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
Benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• 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
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

 
 
The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.