**Location:**

Farmington

**Position #:**

01714-5826

**LABORER I**

**Opening Date:**

February 28, 2022

**Closing Date:**

March 11, 2022

**Position Type:**

Seasonal Full Time

**Class Code:**

8001

**Grade/Salary:**

03 $15.00/hr

**BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:** This is maintenance and personal services work in performing a variety of skilled and unskilled manual labor tasks associated with minor maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Maine Forest Service buildings, grounds and equipment. Regular duties include general cleaning, maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds and maintaining, testing and repairing wildland fire equipment. This position will also provide wildland fire suppression support within Maine on private, state and federal lands.

**REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:** *(A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).*

Mows, waters, weeds, and seeds lawns; and cuts brush in order to maintain grounds.

Cleans vehicles/equipment in order to maintain and extend usefulness of vehicles/equipment.

Checks and fills fluids and monitors condition of vehicles and equipment in order to ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for operation.

Performs basic repairs and maintenance activities in order to maintain buildings and grounds.

**APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:** **March 11, 2022**

***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 using**13 paid holidays**, **12 days of sick leave**, and **3 weeks of vacation leave** Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

* **Health Insurance Coverage** The State of Maine pays **85%-100%** of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

* **Health Insurance Premium Credit** Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about .

* **Dental Insurance** The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

* **Retirement Plan** The State of Maine contributes 13.16**% of pay** to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

* **Gym Membership Reimbursement** Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

* **Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts** Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

* **Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness** The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the .

* **Living Resources Program** Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

* **Parental leave**is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive **four weeks of fully paid parental leave**. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the .

* **Voluntary Deferred Compensation** Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

* Learn about**additional wellness benefits** for State employees from the .

***Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.***

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