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Bureau of General Services
Opening Date: June 16, 2026
Closing Date: July 16, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 12 / Operations/Maintenance
Job Class Code: 9042
Salary: $15.45 - $ 21.07/ Hourly
Position Number: 004553160
Location: Augusta
Telework: None
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
JOBDESCRIPTION:
This is maintenance and personal services work in supporting the year-round
preservation of State of Maine properties. Responsibilities include performing semiskilled manual
labor tasks in construction, repair, maintenance and grounds upkeep and the use and/or operation
of a variety of construction, trades, maintenance and landscaping tools and equipment. Work is
performed under general supervision.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
Maintains the grounds at the various State of Maine facilities, including lawns, gardens, and parks using outdoor power equipment.
Performs lawn maintenance tasks such as seeding, watering, mowing, trimming and raking.
Completes preparation and maintenance of flower beds, including digging, planting, weeding, and tending flowers and shrubs to beautify grounds.
Inspects and identifies plants, flowers, and trees for disease and insects’ infestation.
Applies insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides to maintain areas free of pest and plant disease.
- Performs winter maintenance activities such as snow removal and ice treatment including determining treatment for various surfaces (i.e., concrete vs. asphalt) to ensure accessibility and safety of personnel.
- Conducts trash pick-up, sweeping of sand, leaf defoliation, branch removal, and other waste removal to ensure area appearance meets established standards.
- Collects garbage and empties wastebins around buildings, parks and parking lots.
- Constructs and repairs sidewalks, curbs and signs for safe pedestrian and vehicle passage.
- Builds forms and pours concrete for signposts and other foundations
- Repairs parking lot damage using either cold patch or hot patch asphalt.
- Ensures all catch basins and drainage ditches are clear of debris and are flowing properly.
- Maintains and repairs benches, paths, and other landscaping features to ensure user safety.
- Repairs and maintains tools and equipment to ensure equipment availability and safety.
- Assists with special assignments such as moving furniture, event staging, and take down.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of landscaping and groundskeeping techniques.
- Knowledge of general carpentry and masonry skills.
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, and practices of general grounds maintenance and repair work.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and precautions needed to perform equipment repair work and ground maintenance activities safely.
- Ability to use and operate standard equipment, machinery, and tools applicable to ground maintenance.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment.
- Ability to service, clean, lubricate and adjust small engines, and other machinery and equipment used for grounds maintenance.
- Ability to operate cement mixers and air compressors.
- Ability to mow, trim and prune using standard grounds maintenance equipment and tools
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training or experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, carpentry, masonry, or another
related field demonstrating competency in operating and servicing outdoor power equipment;
overseeing grounds and landscape maintenance; snow and ice removal and the ability to work
collaboratively as part of a team.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Maine Class C license
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resumeand three (3) professional references.
In order forus to properlydetermineif you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
The selected candidate willbe requiredto pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may berequired) as a condition of employment.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums($11,857.68-$13,950.24annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There'sa job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicantsdemonstratejob requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
Ifyou’relooking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do,we’dlove to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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