Buildings and Grounds Working Foreman - City of Gardiner
Gardiner, ME 04345
About the Job
- This a highly responsible position overseeing the day-to-day maintenance activities of City property.
- This position oversees 2 maintenance assistance employees and 1 custodian; as well as working alongside the crew.
- Work involves working directly with the Public Works Director in organizing, coordinating and scheduling buildings and grounds maintenance activities such as mowing, weed whacking, trimming and cutting trees and brush. It is also responsible for the upkeep of city cemeteries, winter plowing of city owned property, parking lots and the maintenance of city sidewalks both winter and summer.
- Work involves a full range of maintenance responsibilities carried through on a daily basis. Knowledge in light carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical repairs to buildings is desirable. Sound judgment and initiative are required in the performance of duties.
- This position requires independent judgment, with decision-making, along with frequent contact with outside contractors, vendors, department heads and the public. The Buildings and Grounds Foreman must have customer service skills when dealing with employees and the public.
- They must be courteous and respectful when giving instructions to crew members to ensure that each customer's specific needs are being met.
Starting hourly pay rate is $19.75 to $21.80 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefit package includes options for health, dental, vision, and/or life insurances; MePERS retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. Additional benefits include yearly boot and clothing allowance. Hours for this position are 6-4:30 Monday thru Thursday.
Interested applicants must submit a city job application to Human Resource Director, 6 Church Street, Gardiner, Maine 04345, or email to dbrown@gardinermaine.com
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment applications along with the job description are available at City Hall, 6 Church Street Gardiner or at www.gardinermaine.com
The City of Gardiner is an EOE.
Source : City of Gardiner