PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION Seasonal Jobs Available
Seasonal Park Rangers
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department-
*Revised* – 4 full-time seasonal positions with tentative start dates of Mid-April – Park rangers provide park visitors with general and interpretive information on Portland city parks and services in addition to leading or assisting in recreational programs and promoting compliance to rules and regulation. Duties include: Promoting compliance of rules and regulations; monitoring, collecting fees, and managing parking for the city boat ramp; overseeing use of beach areas and public restrooms; providing emergency assistance and directing emergency services; assisting in directing traffic, crowd control, and protecting park resources during special events; maintains daily logs and reports park incidents and conditions; provides visitors with interpretive information on city parks and leads/assists in recreational programs; and other duties as assigned. 1 position will be focused on assisting the Portland Youth Corps April-August in addition to other park ranger duties. Please highlight your interest in youth programming in your application. Requirements: Applicant must be a team player and maintain a positive working relationship with other employees and the general public; must possess good communication, write legibly, follow simple oral and written instructions and appropriate use of portable radio; ability to work independently in various climate conditions, walking or biking 10 miles or more daily, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays and commit to working the entire season. Experience Desired: Prior experience handling cash transactions, First Aid and CPR certified, and experience in educational programming. Must possess a valid state of Maine Class C driver’s license and maintain a good driving record. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on all selected candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background check. Seasonal Ranger positions start at $16.00/hour. Accepting applications until all vacancies are filled. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Accepting applications/resumes 3/26/2021 through 9/30/2021.
Seasonal Golf Course Groundskeepers
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department-Riverside Golf Course
(April – November) – Previous golf course experience is preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. Computer experience is preferred. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background check. Valid Class C driver’s license with good driving record. Hourly rate of pay varies and is based on specific job assignment: $12.15 – $14.15/hour. Will accept applications for this position until all vacancies are filled. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Accepting applications/resumes 3/5/2021 through 6/30/2021.
Seasonal Groundskeepers-Ballfields
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department-Athletic Facilities Division
May through November, full-time schedule (40 hours/week) to include mornings, afternoons, weekends and nights starting in early spring. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, lining fields and general ballfield maintenance, as well as, opening/closing facilities, turning on/off light systems, and setting up fields for events. Athletic experience preferred but not required. Responsibility, maturity, dedication and the ability to work in varied weather conditions are a must. Applicants for Groundskeeper positions can be 16 or 17 years old but with certain work restrictions. Applicants at least 18 years old or older must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on all selected candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background check. Athletic facilities positions start at $15.00/hour. Will accept applications for this position until all vacancies are filled. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Accepting applications/resumes 3/5/2021 through 6/30/2021.
Seasonal Groundskeepers-Cemeteries
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department-Cemeteries Division
May through November full-time schedule (40 hours/week); schedule may include weekends. Responsibilities include the maintenance and upkeep of City Cemeteries. Duties include mowing, trimming, trash collection, general grounds/landscape and horticultural maintenance. Previous grounds/landscape maintenance preferred. Previous experience with zero turn riding mowers desired. Responsibility, maturity, dedication and the ability to work in varied weather conditions are a must. Applicants for Groundskeeper positions must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on all selected candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background check. Cemetery maintenance positions start at $15.00/hour. Will accept applications for this position until all vacancies are filled. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Accepting applications/resumes 3/5/2021 through 6/30/2021.
Seasonal Groundskeepers-Forestry
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department-Forestry Division
May through November full-time schedule (40 hours/week). Responsibilities include assisting Forestry crews with tree and landscape maintenance. Duties include tree planting, watering, pruning, mulching and landscape maintenance. Prior tree or landscape experience and/or education desired. Responsibility, maturity, dedication and the ability to work in varied weather conditions are a must. Applicants for Groundskeeper positions must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background check. Forestry maintenance positions start at $15.00/hour. Will accept applications for this position until all vacancies are filled. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Accepting applications/resumes 3/5/2021 through 6/30/2021.
Seasonal Groundskeepers-Horticulture
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department-Horticulture Division
May through November, full-time schedule (40 hours/week). Responsibilities include performing landscape gardening work, planting and maintaining City ornamental display gardens. Duties include planting, cultivating, weeding, shrub & hedge pruning, landscaping, watering, some hand mowing and trimming. Prior landscape/horticulture experience and/or education desired. Responsibility, maturity, dedication and the ability to work in varied weather conditions are a must. Applicants for Groundskeeper positions must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background check. Horticulture maintenance positions start at $15.00/hour. Will accept applications for this position until all vacancies are filled. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Accepting applications/resumes 3/5/2021 through 6/30/2021.
Seasonal Groundskeepers-Parks
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department-Parks Division
May through November, full-time schedule (40 hours/week). Responsibilities include trail maintenance, mowing (push and riding mowers), trimming, litter/debris collection and general park maintenance. Landscaping and equipment experience preferred but not required. Responsibility, maturity, dedication and the ability to work in varied weather conditions are a must. Applicants for Groundskeeper positions can be 16 or 17 years old but with certain work restrictions. Applicants at 18 years old or older must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on all selected candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background check. Parks maintenance positions start at $15.00/hour. Will accept applications for this position until all vacancies are filled. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Accepting applications/resumes 3/5/2021 through 6/30/2021.
Seasonal Groundskeepers-Playgrounds
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department-Athletic Facilities Division
May through November full-time schedule (40 hours/week) to include mornings, afternoons, weekends and nights starting in early spring. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, lining fields and general ballfield maintenance, as well as, opening/closing facilities, turning on/off light systems, and setting up fields for events. Athletic experience preferred but not required. Responsibility, maturity, dedication and the ability to work in varied weather conditions are a must. Applicants for Groundskeeper positions can be 16 or 17 years old but with certain work restrictions. Applicants at least 18 years old or older must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on all selected candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background check. Athletic facilities positions start at $15.00/hour. Will accept applications for this position until all vacancies are filled. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Accepting applications/resumes 3/5/2021 through 6/30/2021.
