Parks Maintainer - South Portland, United States - City of South Portland

City of South Portland
City of South Portland
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South Portland, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

The City of South Portland is seeking a Parks Maintainer to join an innovative, proactive and dynamic workforce with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in municipal service in the Parks Department.


High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of post-secondary education in Plant and Soil Technology, Field Turf Management or related field or, alternately, a high school diploma or GED and (3) years of prior work experience in Parks, Greenhouse Operations, Landscape Horticulture, Field Turf Management required.

Qualified applicants must possess a valid Maine Class "B" driver's license or the ability to obtain within the first six (6) months of employment.

State of Maine First Class Landscape Arborists License preferred upon hire, or must have the ability to obtain within the first eighteen (18) months of employment.

State of Maine Commercial Pesticide Applicators License with categories 3A, 3B and 6B also preferred upon hire, yet must have the ability to obtain within the first eighteen (18) months of employment.


Application materials will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.


The City of South Portland offers competitive pay, starting at $23.84/hour, and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, generous matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, and long term disability insurance options, flexible spending accounts, a full complement of paid time off, and more.

The City also offers "payment-in-lieu" of health insurance, an acclaimed wellness program, and professional development opportunities.

The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees with job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers.

Come join our team dedicated to service excellence.

You may also mail a resume with cover letter to:
City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road; P.O. Box 9422

South Portland, ME


EOE

Pay:
From $23.84 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Nights as needed
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

  • South Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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