Laborer II - Grounds Crew

Bureau of General Services

Laborer II – Grounds Crew

(M-F: 6:30am – 3:00pm)

(Repost)

CODE:  8002     PAY GRADE: 6 - $15.00 – $15.91/Hour

(New hires start at step 6 - $15.00 an hour)

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT:  August 4, 2023

CLOSES:  August 18, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This work involves the maintenance of the grounds, landscaping, and paved areas within the two Augusta area State Complexes.  Other duties include the moving of heavy office furnishings and equipment and assisting building maintenance trades in the upkeep of State Buildings.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Sweeps walks and parking lots, mows lawns, rakes leaves, and generally assists in keeping the outside premises in an orderly fashion.
• Provides routine maintenance of plants and flowers.
• Shovels snow, plows, sands, and salts walks, parking lots and driveways within the complex.
• Moves office furnishings, heavy equipment, materials.
• Works as a helper of skilled tradesmen and assists them in the performance of their duties, i.e., carpenters, plumbers, masons, electricians, and painters.
• Sharpens, maintains, and cleans all shop equipment.
• Operates State vehicles assigned to the Grounds Crew.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the tools/equipment used by Grounds Crew.
• Knowledge of the procedures used in moving office furnishings.
• Knowledge of the care of plants/flowers used in landscaping.
• Ability to lift in excess of 100 pounds safely.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with power/hand tools.
• Ability to perform manual labor, e.g., shovel snow, mow lawns, and dig ditches.
• Ability to work independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Experience in the use of basic tools. and equipment associated with the duties of the specific position for which applying is required.

BENEFITS:

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 annually. 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 ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs 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 program requirements. 

• 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 Federal Student Aid office. 
• 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 child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• 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 Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a 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. Applicants demonstrate job 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. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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