City of South Portland - Parks Laborer

Start Date: March 05, 2025 | End Date: April 24, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Parks & Recreation

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a Parks Laborer to join the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Team. This position is a full time, year-round, benefits-eligible, union position with a rich benefits package.

Position Summary: The Parks Laborer performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks in the repair and  maintenance of parks, athletic fields, recreational facilities and various City buildings and grounds. The Laborer is also required to participate in emergency work including,  including but not limited to snow storms, ice storms, and hurricanes. Work involves seasonal operation variations, year round. 

Education and Experience: Must possess a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of prior work experience in the parks, sports fields, ground maintenance or construction trades. Must possess a valid Maine Class “C” driver’s license. 

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay, starting at $21.78/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.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please email a cover letter,  resume and three professional references to [email protected] 

OR

Job description and fillable application is available on our website at https://www.southportland.gov/Jobs.aspx. 

You may also mail application materials to:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road

PO Box 9422

South Portland, ME  04116-9422

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