PARKS MAINTAINER
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department - Parks Division
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. This Parks Maintainer position is responsible for the general maintenance of parks, trails and open spaces. Work consists of mowing, trimming, painting, trash removal, planting, weeding, tree planting and park and trail maintenance, and other related physically demanding tasks. Operates grounds maintenance equipment in the care of parks and open spaces including, but not limited to, mowers, tractors and sidewalk plows.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Must have the ability to work well in a team and individual setting.
- Flexibility and willingness to work mandatory overtime during the winter; this may include weekends and holidays.
- Good visual acuity for driving and 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.
Training desired:
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Chainsaw safety certification.
- Completion of OSHA approved work zone safety.
- Candidates with a valid Class B Maine Driver’s License in good standing (or have the ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of appointment date) will receive an additional $1.50 Stipend. Also, must pass a federally mandated drug test at time of obtaining a Class B License.
- Must have and maintain a good driving record.
Necessary Requirements:
- Maine Certified Landscape Professional and a State of Maine Commercial Pesticide Applicators License with category 3A and 6B (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment date).
- Must undergo a pre-employment physical assessment.
Accepting applications until June 13, 2025
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), Pay range starting at $22.67/hour, plus $1.00/hour additional stipend.
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 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.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : LABOR AND
Job Family : LABOR, TRADES & MAINTENANCE
Posting Start : 05/30/2025
Posting End : 06/13/2025