Parks - Maintenance Technician; Open Spaces and Conservation
Job Description
Position: Parks Maintenance Technician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Location: Yarmouth Community Services Department – Parks
Full Pay Range: $21.65 to $29.29 (Commensurate with skills and experience)
Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled
The Town of Yarmouth is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Parks Maintenance Technician with the Town of Yarmouth Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Department. The job description is available on the Town of Yarmouth website.
DESCRIPTION: This is a skilled and semi-skilled, year-round, full-time position which involves assisting the Parks Specialist with maintenance, repair, and construction of various town lands including parks, preserves, trails, gardens, and outdoor facilities at municipal campuses. This position also includes assisting with the maintenance and operation of parks and recreation buildings. The position will require manual labor and work in inclement weather conditions. Work is often performed independently and cooperatively with town staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Please see Job Description for full details):
•Maintains parks, lawns, gardens, trails, open spaces, and conservation lands including grass areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees.
•Operates specialized equipment and tools.
•Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
•Performs semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
•Assists with some custodial work such as changing light bulbs, emptying and relining trash cans, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, cleaning drinking fountains, washing windows, walls, and equipment, cleaning rain gutters, and collecting and disposing of solid waste from buildings and grounds.
•Assists in the construction of wetland boardwalks and maintenance of trail infrastructure.
•Assists in leading volunteer workdays including outreach, pre- and post- workday tasks, and supervision of volunteer groups.
•Assists with the clearing of downed and hazard trees.
•Inventories and inspects existing trail infrastructure.
•Assists in managing invasive vegetation.
•Assists in construction, installation and maintenance of benches, tables, kiosks, etc.
•Other land stewardship and land maintenance related tasks, as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
•Occasionally assists other departments and department staff, as required.
•Professionally communicate with community groups, general public, volunteers, and Town staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -- Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in landscaping, custodial maintenance, or related field; or
(B) Two (2) years of related landscaping and/or maintenance work; or
(C) Any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
•Excellent oral and written communication skills and research capabilities.
•Ability to perform minor carpentry and garden maintenance.
•Basic skills in operating power and hand tools safely.
•Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
•Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
•Ability to professionally communicate with community groups, general public, volunteers, and Town staff.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
•Local, State and federal permit requirements, conservation regulations, carpentry, vehicle and trailer maintenance and repair, powered equipment operation and repair, landscaping equipment, chain saws, various mowers and bush hogs, and principles and practices of parks and recreation maintenance.
•Experience in trail building and maintenance.
•Knowledge of land stewardship and trail maintenance best practices, processes, materials, tools and equipment.
•Experience in garden maintenance techniques and plant identifications.
•Ability to use a computer for reports, permits, research, information gathering, and communication purposes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
•Perform work in a normal office setting and in all weather conditions throughout the year. Position changes from indoors to outdoors and is subject to extremes of temperature, noise, odor, etc.
•Work scheduled shifts that include early mornings, evenings, weekends, weekdays.
•Walk long distances on parks and athletic facilities and work in inclement weather.
•Lift up to 50 lbs.
•Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, valid in the United States. If Maine resident must have or be able to obtain a Maine license within 30 days.
•Possession of CPR and First Aid Training certificate is required within the first 90 days
•Successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
The Town of Yarmouth offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. This full-time position is eligible for 13 paid holidays, overtime or compensatory time, vacation/sick/earned paid leave, options for health, dental, vision, life and income protection insurances, retirement plan options, as well as clothing/uniform allowances.
The Town of Yarmouth is a great place to work! Come join us! Want to learn more? Please contact Yarmouth Parks, Recreation &, Community Services (207-846-2406) or Human Resources (207-846-9036).
To Apply: Please submit a complete application packet to hr@yarmouth.me.us. Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director. Please include the Town’s Employment Application, with a cover letter and/or resume.
The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.
Posting Date: September 10, 2025
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Location: Yarmouth Community Services Department – Parks
Full Pay Range: $21.65 to $29.29 (Commensurate with skills and experience)
Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled
The Town of Yarmouth is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Parks Maintenance Technician with the Town of Yarmouth Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Department. The job description is available on the Town of Yarmouth website.
DESCRIPTION: This is a skilled and semi-skilled, year-round, full-time position which involves assisting the Parks Specialist with maintenance, repair, and construction of various town lands including parks, preserves, trails, gardens, and outdoor facilities at municipal campuses. This position also includes assisting with the maintenance and operation of parks and recreation buildings. The position will require manual labor and work in inclement weather conditions. Work is often performed independently and cooperatively with town staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Please see Job Description for full details):
•Maintains parks, lawns, gardens, trails, open spaces, and conservation lands including grass areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees.
•Operates specialized equipment and tools.
•Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
•Performs semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
•Assists with some custodial work such as changing light bulbs, emptying and relining trash cans, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, cleaning drinking fountains, washing windows, walls, and equipment, cleaning rain gutters, and collecting and disposing of solid waste from buildings and grounds.
•Assists in the construction of wetland boardwalks and maintenance of trail infrastructure.
•Assists in leading volunteer workdays including outreach, pre- and post- workday tasks, and supervision of volunteer groups.
•Assists with the clearing of downed and hazard trees.
•Inventories and inspects existing trail infrastructure.
•Assists in managing invasive vegetation.
•Assists in construction, installation and maintenance of benches, tables, kiosks, etc.
•Other land stewardship and land maintenance related tasks, as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
•Occasionally assists other departments and department staff, as required.
•Professionally communicate with community groups, general public, volunteers, and Town staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -- Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in landscaping, custodial maintenance, or related field; or
(B) Two (2) years of related landscaping and/or maintenance work; or
(C) Any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
•Excellent oral and written communication skills and research capabilities.
•Ability to perform minor carpentry and garden maintenance.
•Basic skills in operating power and hand tools safely.
•Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
•Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
•Ability to professionally communicate with community groups, general public, volunteers, and Town staff.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
•Local, State and federal permit requirements, conservation regulations, carpentry, vehicle and trailer maintenance and repair, powered equipment operation and repair, landscaping equipment, chain saws, various mowers and bush hogs, and principles and practices of parks and recreation maintenance.
•Experience in trail building and maintenance.
•Knowledge of land stewardship and trail maintenance best practices, processes, materials, tools and equipment.
•Experience in garden maintenance techniques and plant identifications.
•Ability to use a computer for reports, permits, research, information gathering, and communication purposes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
•Perform work in a normal office setting and in all weather conditions throughout the year. Position changes from indoors to outdoors and is subject to extremes of temperature, noise, odor, etc.
•Work scheduled shifts that include early mornings, evenings, weekends, weekdays.
•Walk long distances on parks and athletic facilities and work in inclement weather.
•Lift up to 50 lbs.
•Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, valid in the United States. If Maine resident must have or be able to obtain a Maine license within 30 days.
•Possession of CPR and First Aid Training certificate is required within the first 90 days
•Successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
The Town of Yarmouth offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. This full-time position is eligible for 13 paid holidays, overtime or compensatory time, vacation/sick/earned paid leave, options for health, dental, vision, life and income protection insurances, retirement plan options, as well as clothing/uniform allowances.
The Town of Yarmouth is a great place to work! Come join us! Want to learn more? Please contact Yarmouth Parks, Recreation &, Community Services (207-846-2406) or Human Resources (207-846-9036).
To Apply: Please submit a complete application packet to hr@yarmouth.me.us. Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director. Please include the Town’s Employment Application, with a cover letter and/or resume.
The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.
Posting Date: September 10, 2025
