City of Portland - Trades Worker - Family Shelter

Start Date: October 18, 2024 | End Date: April 16, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other

City of Portland - Trades Worker - Family Shelter

The City of Portland is actively seeking a qualified and enthusiastic candidate to fill an opening for a Trades Worker within Social Services. This individual should have significant prior experience with carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical trades work to perform repair work on City buildings, grounds, fences, and equipment. The Trades Worker will report to the Facilities Manager.

Qualified candidates will additionally meet the following criteria:

• Hold a valid Class C Maine Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain state licensure or certifications as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry repairs, with sufficient knowledge of hand and bench tools necessary for each project, as well as the ability to teach others.
• Ability to lead and complete basic construction projects, including ability to oversee a team and the project to completion.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused on multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Working knowledge of the best practices for removal of lead paint, asbestos, mold, and other environmental hazards.
• Basic knowledge of welding with qualifications to be certified.

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 51) - Starting pay is $24.33/hr.

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 holiday
• 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

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