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LPN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 02/06/2026

Posting End: 02/20/2026

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE,
Barron Center

About Barron Center:

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.

The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 ....

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LPN (ON-CALL)

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 02/06/2026

Posting End: 02/20/2026


LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, On-Call at Barron Center

About Barron Center:

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.

The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility ....

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RN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: CEBA

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 02/06/2026

Posting End: 02/20/2026

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REGISTERED NURSE at Barron Center

About Barron Center:

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.

The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of h....

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RN (ON-CALL)

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: ON CALL

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 02/06/2026

Posting End: 02/20/2026


REGISTRERED NURSE, On-Call at Barron Center

About Barron Center:

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.

The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with ov....

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RSD - UNIT MANAGER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: NON UNION

Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start: 12/12/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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NURSING UNIT MANAGER - Resident Services Director
Barron Center


The Barron Center, where kindness matters, has an opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join a truly excellent, dedicated professional nursing management team. The Barron Center is owned and operated by the City of Portland and is Maine’s largest skilled nursing facility. We recently opened a new unit for 40 residents and we continue to grow! Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted, leading your team to make a difference in the lives of your residents. To learn more about the Barron Cente....

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MAINTENANCE WORKER III - STREETS & SIDEWALKS

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: LABOR AND

Job Family: LABOR, TRADES & MAINTENANCE

Posting Start: 02/06/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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Maintenance Worker III – Streets & Sidewalks
Department of Public Works

Up to $2,500 Sign On Bonus Available for external candidates

Streets & Sidewalks is seeking two motivated individuals to perform a variety of skilled maintenance work on City streets and sidewalks and during winter operations.
The schedule for this position is Monday thru Friday, 6:30am to 2:30pm. 10 hour shifts are offered outside of the winter season.

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PUBLIC WORKS FOREPERSON - STREETS & SIDEWALKS

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: SUPERVISOR

Job Family: SUPERVISORS

Posting Start: 02/06/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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PUBLIC WORKS FOREPERSON - Streets & Sidewalks
Department of Public Works

About the City of Portland Public Works Department:

The Department of Public Works helps keep the city of Portland moving each day with many areas of responsibility. We collect your garbage and recycling, clear your streets of ice and snow in the winter, help maintain the city's sewer system, build your sidewalks, manage the city's traffic lights and street signage, and the list goes on.

Job Summary:

This is a working foreman position that includes supervisory work inv....

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GOLF COURSE SUPERVISOR

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: SUPERVISOR

Job Family: PARKS & RECREATION

Posting Start: 02/13/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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GOLF COURSE SUPERVISOR
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

About the City of Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department:

The Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is comprised of 160 full-time and over 250 seasonal staff dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Portland, Maine. They achieve this by operating cultural venues, running community programs (including Before and After School, Swim Lessons, and Senior Adult programs), and maintaining public buildings, waterfront infrastructure, 70 parks, 40+ miles of trails, 13 ceme....

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MAINTENANCE WORKER II - SOLID WASTE

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: LABOR AND

Job Family: LABOR, TRADES & MAINTENANCE

Posting Start: 01/16/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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MAINTENANCE WORKER II – Solid Waste
Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division

Up to $2,500 sign on bonus available to external candidate!

Expected Schedule:
Monday thru Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM

The Public Works Department is seeking a qualified applicant to join the Solid Waste team. Successful applicant must be able to work holidays and some Saturday’s and when called in for winter operations.

Required Skills & Experience:

HCD PROGRAM MANAGER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group: PROTECH

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL

Posting Start: 02/13/2026

Posting End: 03/06/2026

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HCD PROGRAM MANAGER
Housing and Community Development Division - Housing and Economic Development Department

The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division, a vital component within the City of Portland’s Housing and Economic Development Department, is actively searching for a highly motivated and experienced candidate to take on the critical role of managing the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This essential position is primarily responsible for the comprehensive management, oversight, and administration of the City’s Federal CDBG program. The ....

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