- Agency Only - Parks Maintenance Coordinator - 2371 (Fort Knox Historic Site)
State of MainePARKS MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
-AGENCY ONLY-
Opening Date: |
December 19, 2024 |
Closing Date: |
January 06, 2025 |
Location: |
Fort Knox Historic Site |
Position #: |
01720-2371 |
Position Type: |
Permanent Full Time |
Class Code: |
8286 |
Grade/Salary: |
Grade 18 - $21.70 - $30.22 Per Hour*
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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, has a full-time Park Maintenance Coordinator vacancy for the northern regional parks. The position will be headquartered at the Fort Knox Historic Site in Prospect, Maine.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is structure and craft work involving the upkeep, repair, and overall maintenance and repair of several state parks and historic sites within an assigned geographical area. Responsibilities include the operation, repair, maintenance, and transportation of several pieces of heavy equipment throughout the state park system. Employee performs as well as coordinates the work of contractors in general mechanical repair and maintenance of parks infrastructure including (but not limited to) heating, water and sewerage systems, equipment, buildings, trails, roads, piers, docks, floats, and parking areas.
Must be willing to travel on occasional work assignments throughout the state park system. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Northern Region Assistant Regional Manager.
For questions specific to the position, please contact Ron C. Shaw at: (207) 215-7715 or ronald.c.shaw@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six (6) years of experience in the maintenance field including work experience in plumbing, electricity, welding, and/or allied fields.
Preference will be given to those with skills and knowledge that include (but are not limited to):
- Welding, rough and finish carpentry and roofing
- Vehicle and boat maintenance and repair, powered equipment operation, maintenance, and repair (including tractors and similiar equipment)
- Operation and repair of seasonal park sewage systems, operation, maintenance and repair of seasonal park potable water systems
- State park infrastructure and maintenance history
- Road and parking lot maintenance
- Boat handling ability
- Ability to read and sketch plans or blueprints
- Ability to calculate project costs, ability to use a computer for reports and emailing purposes, and the knowledge and practice of safe work habits
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and detailed Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.
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