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\ City of Portland - Forestry - Seasonal Groundskeeper

\ *\ May through November, full-time schedule (40 hours/week). Possibly open to Part-time schedule depending on the candidate\ \ We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Seasonal Forestry Groundskeepers. If you have a passion for the outdoors, enjoy physical work, and want to contribute to the preservation of natural spaces, we\'d love for you to join our team this season!\ \ *Duties & Responsibilities:\ *\ Assisting Forestry crews with tree and landscape maintenance.\ Tree planting, watering, pruning, & mulching.\ Landscape maintenance.\ \ *Required Skills & Experience:\ *\ Prior tree or landscape experience and/or education desired.\ Responsibility, maturity, dedication.\ Ability to work in varied weather conditions are a must.\ A valid Maine Class C driver\'s license is required, and a Department of Motor Vehicle check will be conducted on those who have one.\ \ *Applications accepted until filled\ *\ Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.\ \ *Hourly Rate\ *\ \$18.00/hr.\ \ *If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615 (call or text)\ *\ 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/affirmative action 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\ \ *To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=281&sreq=3&form=1000&desc=FORESTRY%20-%20SEASONAL%20GROUNDSKEEPER\ \ \ \ \ \ Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.\ \ Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency\ \ jeid-803e74fd0dc8d04f8c2cfca5e7c46fe0