MAINTENANCE WORKER I - CEMETERIES

MAINTENANCE WORKER I - CEMETERIES

Maintenance Worker I – Cemeteries – Parks, Recreation & Facilities
Schedule: 40 hours/week (Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.).

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work within the Cemeteries Section of the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department and includes mowing, maintenance work, interments and disinterment, which involves hand digging and setting of covers and vaults. This position will also assist with winter operations related to the Cemeteries Division.

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of the functions and operating methods of a wide variety of mowing and construction equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment efficiently and safely.
• Ability to make minor repairs.
• Ability and willingness to work mandatory overtime during the winter period to include sanding and salting and plowing of snow.
• Good visual acuity for driving and physical strength, agility and stamina necessary to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and members of the public.
• Must possess valid Class B driver's license (or ability to obtain within 6 months) and must have and maintain a good driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment fitness assessment.

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 16) - Starting salary of $862 - $966.40/week.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits may 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
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

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/affirmative action 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 : 01/17/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description