Job Details

City of Portland - Facilities Maintenance Worker

Position Number: 6155293
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Facilities Management

City of Portland - Facilities Maintenance Worker

Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department - Public Assembly Facilities Division

Full-Time, 40 hours/week (varied schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays).

Step into a vital role as a Facilities Maintenance and Custodial Worker where you'll be the backbone of our facility's upkeep! From ensuring a clean and safe environment with our public restrooms to event set-up and maintenance tasks, you'll play a crucial part in maintaining our spaces. If you're dependable, and enjoy hands-on work, we want to hear from you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Cleaning, maintenance of the city parks public restrooms.
Operation of pump truck.
Operation of light snow removal equipment to include a pickup truck with a plow and salter.
Operation of a Bobcat, forklift and high lift (training provided).
Performing routine facility maintenance as necessary and routine exterior maintenance, including snow removal (manually and machine operated).
Perform basic repairs and maintenance on equipment.
Perform basic interior building repairs.
Establish effective working relationships with various agencies and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

Ability to lift and move heavy objects over an extended period of time.
Ability to wear a respiratory mask.
Ability to work with Biohazard materials
Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to meet and deal courteously with the public.
Physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions of the work.
Must possess valid Class C driver's license in good standing, and a reliable vehicle for work-use when applicable.
Prior customer service experience desired.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Full-Time, 40 hour per week position. Hours will vary throughout the year to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays with the possibility of overtime.

Applications accepted until 05/09/2025.

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades – Grade 16 - Starting at $862 - $966.40/week, based on prior relevant work experience.

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 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 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=8&form=1000&desc=FACILITIES%20MAINTENANCE%20WORKER