Job Description

Maine's premier City to work and live is becoming Maine's premier municipal employer - welcome to Biddeford, Maine, where citizens are proud of their community and employees thrive!

The City of Biddeford, a beautiful, resurgent, coastal Maine community, is seeking dynamic people to join our award-winning team of professionals. As an employee in one of Maine's youngest communities, you can become part of a team that is guiding its economic revival. You will need to be highly motivated, talented, with a strong desire to make a difference in the daily lives of citizens.

The City of Biddeford greatly values employee wellness and work/life balance. Many of our positions, including all positions in City Hall, have a four-day, 36-hour work week with flexible scheduling.

The Facilities Assistants works under the direct supervision of the Facilities and Outdoor Recreation Coordinator. This division oversees the care and maintenance of all facilities under the purview of the Recreation Department, including but not limited to: The J. Richard Martin Community Center, Clubhouse (formerly the Teen Center), fields, play spaces, and public restrooms at Pool Beach, Rotary Park, Clifford Park, Mayfield Park and St. Louis Sports Complex.

Responsibilities

Maintains inventories for all facilities for cleaning, equipment and maintenance. Works with Coordinator to assess and identify ongoing maintenance issues, follow City of Biddeford Safety reporting procedures, and schedule vendor repairs. May perform light maintenance, repairs, and cleaning when projects do not require the scope of an outside vendor or contractor. Oversee a part-time custodial staff of 5-8 people including mentoring, training and discipline, as well as the seasonal field maintenance staff. Works collaboratively with the Parks division of Biddeford Public Works for outdoor recreation facility maintenance. Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Required Qualifications:

HS graduate or equivalent; Minimum of 5 years' experience in facility maintenance and supervision; and/or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid state driver's license A willingness to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Biddeford's work around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Skilled in operation of the following tools and equipment, and the ability to train others
o Personal computer, including Microsoft 360, and several data-based software modules for scheduling and registrations.

o Calculator

o Printer

o Phone; mobile or portable radio

o Automobile

o Cleaning equipment, small hand tools, ladders

o Power tools

o Lawn care equipment

o Truck and trailers

o Lawn tractor

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds Current First Aid and CPR (or ability to obtain) Certified Playground Safety Inspection certified (or ability to obtain) Comfortable with computer technology for scheduling, training and communication. Ability to:
o Develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in outdoor recreation programs.

o Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the public.

o Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Biddeford's mission is to cultivate and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and belonging-based workplace where employees actively practice solidarity for the greater good of the work environment and employee experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans' status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law.

Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to this application and/or the interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 207.286.0593.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.48 - $27.75 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person