Town of Winthrop - Paramedic (full-time)

Start Date: November 18, 2024 | End Date: May 17, 2025
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Public Safety - EMS
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The Winthrop Ambulance Service is currently seeking a motivated and caring individual interested in an exciting and rewarding career opportunity as a full-time line Paramedic. 

Winthrop Ambulance delivers emergency service to seven communities in the Western Lakes Region of Kennebec County, serving a population of 20,000+. The Service responds to over 2,200 calls per year, with limited transfer volume. 

This position averages forty-two (42) hours per week annually with sick time, vacation time, and health and retirement benefits. Position includes emergency responses, community paramedicine and outreach duties. The successful candidate will be required to pass a physical capacity screening.  

Benefits include:

• Pay range: $28.70 to $30.93 per hour DOQ
• Vacation time earned at 126 hours per year with increases at 5 and 15 years.
• Sick time earned at 96 hours per year. 
• 13 Holidays per year. Thanksgiving and Christmas paid at double hourly rate.
• MainePERS retirement, AC plan. 
• Health insurance through MMA.  Town pays 90% of single employee, 65% of family plan. Town currently has POS 200 plan.  
• Dental plan: Town pays 100% of employee.
• Vision plan.
• Life Insurance: 1x annual salary paid by Town if included with Health Insurance. Additional coverage is available for $.30 per $1,000 coverage per month.
• Income protection: $2.14 per month for each $100 of monthly coverage.
• Paid uniform allowance.
• Paid training clause for all training required by job description.
• Yearly payment in lieu of Health Insurance and Dental: $5,000 per year.

Interested parties should send a letter of intent with resume to abostel@winthropmaine.gov.