New Job Mechanic'S Helper In Maine

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Mechanic’s Helper

The City of South Portland is seeking a Mechanic’s Helper I to join our Public Works maintenance team. The selected candidate will work in our new state-of-the-art Municipal Services Facility under the general supervision of the Garage Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works Superintendent and Public Works Director.

The Mechanic’s Helper will assist the mechanic team in the maintenance, overhaul and repair of cars, trucks and heavy equipment. Will perform oil changes, grease jobs, tire changes, light replacement, minor body work, etc. or other preventive maintenance tasks which require minor mechanical skills and/or experience. Also performs various cleaning, organizational and general maintenance duties on equipment and facilities.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Participation in, or graduation from, a vocational or Community College in an associated program.

Experience: Must have some demonstrated professional skill area in expected job duties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have and maintain a sufficiently clean driver’s license in order to be able to move equipment and other duties. Position will be required to be a part of the City’s required random drug screen pool. Must obtain State of Maine Class B licensure within one year of hire. Must obtain A, D, E, and T inspection licenses within one year of hire. Must have own set of basic hand tools to perform the associated work.

The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, generous matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, and long term disability insurance options, flexible spending accounts, a full complement of paid time off, and more. The City also offers “payment-in-lieu” of health insurance, tuition reimbursement, an acclaimed wellness program, and professional development opportunities. This particular position also benefits from annual tool and boot allowances, uniform service, safety prescription eyewear, some mandatory overtime, and is eligible for Comp Time at time-and-a-half. These allow you to focus on your work with some flexibility, and without these other concerns!

The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees with job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence.

Effective July 1, 2023 starting pay is $22.48. Annual wage increases are subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The job description is available upon request and on the City’s website:

https://www.southportland.org/departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and references or you may file an application using our fillable pdf at:

https://www.southportland.org/departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/

and email it to: [email protected]

OR you may mail a resume with cover letter and references to:

City of South Portland

Karla Giglio, Human Resources Specialist

PO Box 9422

25 Cottage Road

South Portland, ME 04116-9422

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.48 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Portland, ME 04106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance