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The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its work force. We are an affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Apply at:
Human Resources Office
Room 115, City Hall
389 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Telephone (207) 874-8624
Fax (207) 874-8611
TTY (207) 874-8936
Job Opportunities
Crossing Guides
Parking-
2007-2008 school year – 10-12 hrs/wk - various locations and floaters needed. Floaters must have personal transportation. Must be able to withstand exposure to varied weather conditions; must pass a criminal conviction background check. $9.00/hr. for assigned locations; $10.00/hr. for floaters.
Will accept applications until all vacancies are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 5/1/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Health and Human Services-Public Health
Healthcare for the Homeless - Seeking full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary care to adults and teens at the Healthcare for the Homeless clinic. Experience working with underserved populations a plus. Several years experience preferred. Must be certified as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and maintain State licensure; must have excellent clinical skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment; must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license and have access to automobile for work use; must have and maintain a good driving record; must complete acceptable background check from the State Bureau of Investigation during the probationary period.
Will accept applications/resumes until filled. Accepting applications/resumes 10/19/2007 through 5/23/2008.
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - per diem
Health and Human Services-Public Health
per diem - provides primary care to adults and teens at the Healthcare for the Homeless clinic. Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Maine and maintain State licensure.
Will accept applications/resumes until all vacancies are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 10/19/2007 through 5/23/2008.
Rec Programmer II/Water Safety Instructor
Parks and Recreation-Recreation
Aquatics - permanent part-time and on-call. Various shifts to include afternoons, evenings and weekends. Must possess current American Red Cross Water Safety Certification and current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification. Experience working with pre-school children and youth is desirable. Must attach copies of certifications to your application; must pass a criminal conviction background check during the probationary period. $13.74 - $14.30/hr.
Will accept applications until all vacancies are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 9/14/2007 through 5/23/2008.
Recreation Programmer I/Lifeguard
Parks and Recreation-
Must be able to work various shifts including days, evenings and weekends. Must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification. Please attach copies of current certifications to your application. Must successfully complete a criminal conviction background check. $11.64-$12.13/hr.
Will accept applications until all openings are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 1/29/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Registered Nurses
Health and Human Services-Public Health
per diem – provides primary care to adults and teens at the Healthcare for the Homeless clinic. Must be certified as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine and maintain State licensure.
Will accept applications/resumes until all vacancies are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 10/19/2007 through 5/23/2008.
RN's, LPN's, CNA-M's, CNA's
Health and Human Services-Barron Center
The Barron Center is a 219-bed long-term care skilled nursing facility that cares for a very diverse population. Seeking health care providers who value a caring, creative work environment. Excellent benefits package. Must successfully complete a criminal conviction background check. To apply and/or for more information, contact the Barron Center at 541-6500 or visit the facility at 1145 Brighton Avenue.
Accepting applications/resumes 7/13/2007 through 5/23/2008.
Seasonal Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper
Parks and Recreation-
Full-time, part-time, and on-call positions available - schedule to include weekends and nights. 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 mandatory. Responsibility, maturity, and dedication are a must. $9.00 - $11.00/hr.
All applicants must be minimum 18 years old and possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on candidates selected for employment. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled - review of applications to began immediately.
Accepting applications/resumes 4/4/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Seasonal Forestry Worker
Parks and Recreation-
7:00am-3:30pm. Assists Forestry crew with tree and landscape maintenance in Portland's parks, public grounds and street trees. Activities include tree planting, watering, fertilization, pruning and landscape maintenance. Related education and/or work experience desired. $9.00-$11.00/hr.
All applicants must be minimum 18 years old and possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on candidates selected for employment. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled - review of applications to began immediately.
Accepting applications/resumes 4/4/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Seasonal Golf Course Groundskeeper
Parks and Recreation-
6:00am-2:30pm; schedule may include weekends. Assists Golf Course crew in the upkeep and maintenance of City golf courses. Previous golf course grounds/landscape maintenance experience preferred. $8.00-$10.00/hr.
All applicants must be minimum 18 years old and possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on candidates selected for employment. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled - review of applications to began immediately.
Accepting applications/resumes 4/4/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Seasonal Golf Course Pro Shop Positions
Parks and Recreation-
Hours vary. Assists in pro shop operations. Positions include cashiers and starters. $8.00-$10.00/hr. Applications for all of the above positions will be accepted until all vacancies are filled. Review of applications to began immediately.
Accepting applications/resumes 4/4/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Seasonal Groundskeepers
Parks and Recreation-Parks and Cemeteries
7:00am-3:30pm; schedule may include weekends. Assist Parks or Cemeteries crew in the upkeep and maintenance of City Parks and Cemeteries. Duties include mowing, trimming, trash collection, general grounds/landscape and horticultural maintenance. Previous grounds/landscape maintenance preferred. $9.00-$11.00/hr.
All applicants must be minimum 18 years old and possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on candidates selected for employment. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled - review of applications to began immediately.
Accepting applications/resumes 4/4/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Seasonal Horticulturist
Parks and Recreation-
7:00am-3:30pm. Assist Horticulturist in maintenance and planting of annuals, perennials, floral displays, shrubs, and other landscape materials. Related education or previous commercial landscape /horticulture experience desired. $10.00-$12.00/hr.
All applicants must be minimum 18 years old and possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on candidates selected for employment. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled - review of applications to began immediately.
Accepting applications/resumes 4/4/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Seasonal Lifeguard Positions
Parks and Recreation-Aquatics
Applications are being accepted for seasonal Lifeguards at the City’s three aquatic facilities. Applicants must be able to work various shifts including day time hours, evenings and weekends from June 16-August 23, 2008. All Red Cross certifications must be current and include CPR for the Professional Rescuer – must attach copy of current certifications to your application. Experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable. Must pass criminal conviction background check. $9.00-$11.00 depending on experience.
Will accept applications until all vacancies are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 5/1/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Summer Camp Counselors - Camp Xtreme
Parks and Recreation-
Camp Xtreme – Lyman Moore Day Camp -
Jun. 16-Aug. 15 – 35 hrs/wk. – Mon.-Fri. from 8:15am-3:45pm. Experience with youth and teen programs; knowledge of a wide variety of sports, games and leisure activities; must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license; must have and maintain a good driving record; must satisfactorily complete a criminal conviction background check. Starting pay: $8.50/hr.
Will accept applications until all openings are filled.
Accepting applications/resumes 4/11/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Summer Camp Counselors - Xperience & Play-All-Day
Parks and Recreation-
Camp Play-All-Day and Camp Xperience – Riverton Day Camps –
June 16-August 15 – 35 hours/wk – Mon.-Fri. from 8:30am-4:00pm. Experience with children and youth programs; knowledge of a wide variety of sports, games and leisure activities; must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license; must have and maintain a good driving record; must satisfactorily complete a criminal conviction background check. Starting pay: $8.50/hr.
Will accept applications until all openings are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 4/11/2008 through 5/23/2008.
Community Health Promotion - HIV Prevention
Health and Human Services-Public Health Division
full-time, grant-funded position. Seeking qualified individual to carry out oversight and expansion of a clean needle exchange program in order to reduce incidence of HIV and hepatitis C infection. Position will entail working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide community outreach, individual case management, and health education. Experience with STDs, HIV and viral hepatitis as well as a good working knowledge of issues related to mental illness and chemical dependency desired. Experience in community health organizing, advocacy, and work with targeted groups including intravenous drug users and correctional facility inmates is also highly desirable. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to implement and evaluate program objectives, and work independently in the field. BA degree in public health, social service, health education or related field. Must possess Maine Class C driver’s license and have personal vehicle available for work use.
Accepting applications/resumes 5/9/2008 through 5/20/2008.
Community Health Promotion - Infectious Disease
Health and Human Services-Public Health
full-time, grant-funded position. Seeking qualified individual to conduct disease investigations by reviewing individual reports of sexually transmitted diseases, interviewing infected patients, and ensuring persons exposed to sexually transmitted diseases obtain medical evaluation and treatment. Position will entail working within the context of a multi-disciplinary team to provide community outreach, individual case management, and health education. Experience with STDs, HIV and viral hepatitis as well as a good working knowledge of issues related to mental illness and chemical dependency desired. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to implement and evaluate program objectives, and work independently in the field. BA degree in public health, social service, health education or related field. Must possess Maine Class C driver’s license and have personal vehicle available for work use.
Accepting applications/resumes 5/9/2008 through 5/20/2008.
All
permanent, full-time employees receive a generous benefits package which
includes 12 ˝ paid holidays, paid employee health insurance; sick and
vacation leave; pension options; optional dental, life and income
protection insurance; and tuition reduction/scholarship programs with
Andover College and USM. Part-time employees may
be eligible for a pro-rated benefits package which may include some, but
not all, of the benefits listed above.
