TRADES WORKER - FAMILY SHELTER

TRADES WORKER - FAMILY SHELTER

TRADES WORKER - FAMILY SHELTER
Health & Human Services Department - Social Services Division

About the City of Portland Health & Human Services

About Health & Human Services: The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. Learn more about HHS and each of these divisions.

Job Summary

The City of Portland is actively seeking a qualified and enthusiastic candidate to fill an opening for a Trades Worker within Social Services. This individual should have significant prior experience with carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical trades work to perform repair work on City buildings, grounds, fences, and equipment. The Trades Worker will report directly to the Facility Manager, Facility Coordinator or designee.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs to buildings, grounds, fences and equipment.
  
• Performs concrete and brick masonry demolition, repair and construction.
  
• Paints interior and exterior of buildings, rooms, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
  
• Performs or assists with demolition and rehab projects.
  
• Works with custodial staff as needed to wash windows at various buildings using mechanical lifts.
  
• Operates trucks and other motorized equipment in the performance of maintenance functions, to include snow removal.
  
• Extensive knowledge using hand and bench tools and the ability and willingness to teach other proper use.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Hold a valid Class C Maine Driver’s License.
  
• Ability to obtain state licensure or certifications as needed.
  
• Demonstrated ability to perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry repairs, with sufficient knowledge of hand and bench tools necessary for each project, as well as the ability to teach others.
  
• Ability to lead and complete basic construction projects, including ability to oversee a team and the project to completion.
  
• Ability to work independently and remain focused on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Working knowledge of the best practices for removal of lead paint, asbestos, mold, and other environmental hazards.
  
Basic knowledge of welding with qualifications to be certified.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

This position works 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4PM

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 51) - Salary range starting at $25.30/hour.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : LABOR AND

Job Family : SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start : 03/20/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description