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Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

\$2,500 Sign on Bonus!\ \ Come help us take care of the City of Portlands athletic fields! This is skilled and responsible work in the agricultural maintenance of Cityowned athletic facilities that includes 40+ fields, over 94 acres and two synthetic turf stadiums.This is a full time position (40 hours/week): Monday - Friday (6:00am - 2:00pm)\ \ Requirements:

• Ability to safely operate a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions on agricultural input applications and record their effects.
• Knowledge of ballfield maintenance, sports field regulations, turf care, landscaping and irrigation systems.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and geometric layouts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff.
• Ability and willingness to work mandatory overtime during the winter period.
• Must possess physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions of the job under exposure to varied climatic conditions.
• Must be able to work weekends, nights, and different shifts required by seasonal commitment.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver\'s license.

\ Accepting applications until filled.

\ Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and driver\'s license check.\ \ Salary & Benefits\ Labor & Trades Grade 16 - pay range \$21.02 to \$22.50 per hour depending upon experience. \$1.00 Stipend will be issued on the base pay. External New Hire Candidates willing to commit for two years are eligible for a\$2,500 sign on bonusto be paid out over the 2 years.

\ The City of Portland prides itself on itsoutstanding benefits{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, and collegial and mission-driven work environment.\ Benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• 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

\ \ The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.\ Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.\ We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.