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The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its work force. We are an affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Apply at:
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Room 115, City Hall
389 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Telephone (207) 874-8624
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TTY (207) 874-8936
Job Opportunities
ARC Certified Life Guard - on call
Recreation & Facilities Management-Recreation
Applications are being accepted for on-call aquatic positions. Hours include afternoons, evenings and weekends. All Red Cross certifications must be current and include CPR for the Professional Rescuer; must attach copies of certifications to your application. Experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable. Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license (must provide license number) and a good driving record; must pass a criminal conviction background check. $11.99 - $12.49/hr.
Accepting applications/resumes 7/24/2009 through 9/8/2010.
ARC Certified Water Safety Instructor - on-call
Recreation & Facilities Management-Recreation
Applications are being accepted for on-call aquatic positions. Hours include afternoons, evenings and weekends. All Red Cross certifications must be current and include CPR for the Professional Rescuer; must attach copies of certifications to your application. Experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable. Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license and a good driving record; must pass a criminal conviction background check. $14.15 - $14.73hr.
Accepting applications/resumes 7/24/2009 through 9/8/2010.
Crossing Guides
Parking-
2010-2011 school year – 10-12 hrs/wk. May work specific location or be a floater who works at various locations as needed. Must be able to withstand exposure to varied weather conditions. Floaters must have own transportation. Must successfully complete a criminal conviction background check. $9.25/hr; $10.25/hr. for floaters.
Will accept applications until all vacancies are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 8/13/2010 through 9/8/2010.
Custodial Worker - on-call
Recreation and Facilities Management-
Schedule may include nights and weekends. This position is located primarily at Merrill Auditorium, City Hall and Sports Complex but may be required to work in other City-owned buildings. Duties include event set-up prior to events, necessary assistance during events including placing and moving chairs, mats, riser and stage sections, sound and light equipment and sports equipment, clean-up immediately after event including moving and/or removing all items and equipment that was used during the event and routine cleaning of facility prior to and following each event. Duties also include performing routine facility maintenance as necessary and routine exterior maintenance, including snow removal.
Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy objects over an extended period of time; working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to meet and deal courteously with the public; physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions of the work; must possess valid Maine Class C driver's license (please provide license number) and vehicle available for work use where applicable. Prior customer service experience desired.
Must pass a criminal conviction background check. $10.00/hr.
Accepting applications/resumes 8/24/2010 through 9/8/2010.
Dentist
Health and Human Services-Public Health
The City of Portland, Healthcare for the Homeless, is seeking a general dentist. Interdisciplinary approach to patient care with in-house medical and behavioral health providers. Current State of Maine Dental license required. For more information, contact Martha Barnes at (207) 756-8221 or msb@portlandmaine.gov.
Accepting applications/resumes 3/25/2010 through 9/8/2010.
Nurse Practitioner - part-time & per-diem
Health and Human Services-Public Health Division
Provides primary care to adults and teens at the Healthcare for the Homeless clinic. Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maine and maintain State licensure with 3 years post licensure experience.
Will accept applications/resumes until all vacancies are filled.
Accepting applications/resumes 12/7/2009 through 9/8/2010.
Rec Programmer I/ARC Certified Lifeguard
Recreation & Facilities Management-
Applications are being accepted for permanent part-time positions beginning in September, 2010. Various shifts available including afternoons, evenings and weekends. All Red Cross certifications must be current and include CPR for the Professional Rescuer; must attach copies of certifications to your application. Experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable. Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license and a good driving record; must pass a criminal conviction background check. $11.99/hr.
Accepting applications/resumes 8/6/2010 through 9/8/2010.
Rec Programmer II/ARC Certified WSI
Recreation & Facilities Management-
Applications are being accepted for permanent part-time positions beginning in September, 2010. Various shifts available including afternoons, evenings and weekends. All Red Cross certifications must be current and include CPR for the Professional Rescuer; must attach copies of certifications to your application. Experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable. Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license and a good driving record; must pass a criminal conviction background check. $14.15/hr.
Accepting applications/resumes 8/6/2010 through 9/8/2010.
Recreation Programmer I - Before & After School
Recreation & Facilities Management-
Before and/or After School Program and/or Community Centers – August 30 – June 17, 5-21 hours per week: 7:00/7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (M-F) and 3:00 – 5:00/5:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 2:00 – 5:00/5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for After School program. Must have experience & enjoy working with children and have knowledge of various sports/leisure activities for youngsters. Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license and a good driving record; must pass a criminal conviction background check. $11.99/hr.
Will accept applications until all vacancies are filled Accepting applications/resumes 8/6/2010 through 9/8/2010.
Recreation Programmer II - Before & After School
Recreation & Facilities Management-
Before and/or After School Program and/or Community Centers – August 30 – June 17, 23 hours per week: 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. (M-F) and 3:00 – 5:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 12:00 – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for After School program; varied evening/weekend hours for community center programs/rentals. Must have experience & enjoy working with children, knowledge of various sports/leisure activities for youngsters and experience planning recreational activities for people of all ages. Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license and a good driving record; must pass a criminal conviction background check. $14.15/hr.
Will accept applications until all vacancies are filled. Accepting applications/resumes 8/6/2010 through 9/8/2010.
Director of Nursing Services
Health and Human Services-Barron Center
The Barron Center is a 219 bed, municipally operated, long-term and skilled care nursing home including a 50 bed dementia unit. We take pride in our long history of kind, compassionate and individualized care. The Director of Nursing Services is a key position in our senior management team and assumes responsibility for the oversight of clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and above all, commitment to meeting the needs of residents and their families. The Director of Nursing Services will supervise a stable and high functioning staff of Nurse Managers and Supervisors. We will require an energetic and experienced professional with significant long term care experience who can set and maintain the standards for the future of Barron Center. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to oversee the departmental budget, regulatory compliance, staffing patterns and personnel issues.
Requirements include current Maine licensure as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s degree preferred; thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing the operation of a long-term care facility; a proven track record of success in nursing administration, considerable experience in rehabilitative, gerontological and long term care nursing, experience with active Quality Improvement Programs; proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively and the ability to lead a professional staff through continued change. Experience working in a collective bargaining environment a plus. Successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory criminal background check.
Accepting applications/resumes 8/23/2010 through 9/7/2010.
CNA's/CNA-M's, Charge Nurse (LPN or RN)
Health and Human Services-Barron Center
The Barron Center is a 219-bed long-term care skilled nursing facility that cares for a very diverse population. Seeking health care providers who value a caring, creative work environment: CNA's/CNA-Ms - permanent full-time, part-time, or perdiem all shift; LPN/RN's (Charge Nurse) - perdiem 3:00pm-11:30pm or 11:00pm-7:30am. Excellent benefits package. Must successfully complete a criminal conviction background check. To apply and/or for more information, contact Helen DeLuca at the Barron Center, 541-6545 or visit the facility at 1145 Brighton Avenue.
Applicants will not be contacted until after September 7th Accepting applications/resumes 3/25/2010 through 9/3/2010.
All
permanent, full-time employees receive a generous benefits package which
includes 12 ˝ paid holidays, paid employee health insurance; sick and
vacation leave; pension options; optional dental, life and income
protection insurance; and tuition reduction/scholarship programs with
Kaplan University and USM. Part-time employees may
be eligible for a pro-rated benefits package which may include some, but
not all, of the benefits listed above.
