Do you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining beautiful public spaces, and want to make a visible impact in your community? The City of Westbrook is seeking a dedicated Fields Technician to help maintain our athletic fields, parks, recreational facilities, and municipal grounds that serve thousands of residents, students, and visitors each year.
As a Fields Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our outdoor spaces are safe, functional, and game-ready year-round. From preparing athletic fields and maintaining parks to supporting community events and winter snow operations, no two days are the same.
The City of Westbrook is committed to fostering a professional, respectful, and welcoming workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and ensure that hiring decisions are based on experience, skills, and the needs of the role. We also welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee can contribute meaningfully and feel supported in their role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain athletic fields, parks, dog parks, community gardens, parking lots, and other outdoor recreational facilities.
- Perform mowing, trimming, field lining, aeration, overseeding, fertilization, landscaping, and irrigation maintenance.
- Prepare athletic fields for practices, games, tournaments, and special events.
- Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, skid steers, paint machines, chainsaws, trimmers, and snow removal equipment.
- Assist with irrigation system repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility inspections.
- Support snow and ice removal operations during the winter months.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
- Work collaboratively with coworkers, coaches, school personnel, contractors, and members of the public to provide exceptional service.
Education and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in athletic field maintenance, landscaping, parks maintenance, grounds maintenance, construction, agriculture, forestry, public works, or a related field.
- Experience operating commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, agricultural, or construction equipment is preferred.
- A valid Maine driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to teamwork and customer service.
- The ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the work will be considered.
For further details, the full job description is available at www.westbrookmaine/gov/jobs.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $20.07 - $29.47 per hour depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Salary rates may be subject to increase upon ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2026.
- This position is covered by the General Unit collective bargaining agreement.
- A comprehensive benefits package includes medical (PPO plan at 12% premium cost, plus HRA reimbursement), dental, vision, life insurance (one times base salary), short and long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Generous paid leave including vacation, sick, and 13 holidays per year.
- Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
- Retirement program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement Plan (Maine PERS) or defined 457 with matching up to 6%.
Application Process:
Whether you have found us through our jobs page, Indeed, the Maine Municipal Association (MMA), Facebook, or other platforms, you can apply online, via email, or in-person. Be sure to include all necessary information, including the position applied for, salary requirement, experience, education, qualifications, and certifications.
- Online application
- Interested applicants should send their resume and letter of interest to the Human Resources Department at [email protected].
- In-Person Applications at 2 York Street, Westbrook, ME
- Applicants who are not currently based in Maine should include a brief statement addressing their plans and readiness to relocate, including timing and reason for interest in the region.
Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background check including credit check (positions handling finances), medical exam (Police, Fire, & Public Services positions), drug screening (Police, Fire, & Public Services positions), polygraph (Police & Dispatch positions), psychological exam (Police & Dispatch positions).
The City of Westbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
About the City of Westbrook:
The City of Westbrook was a traditional mill city that has grown and diversified significantly over the last two decades to become a residential hub and business center for the region. Westbrook has a population of over 20,000 and covers 17.36 square miles. Westbrook is centrally located to both urban and rural amenities. Currently, the City employs approximately 195 full-time and 80 variable-hour employees, covered by five different Collective Bargaining Agreements. The departments contained within the City are the Mayor’s Office, Economic Development, City Clerk, Finance, Human Resources, Planning, Code Enforcement, & Assessing, Public Services, Community Services, General Assistance, Library, Police, Fire & Rescue, and Dispatch.
The Community Services Department oversees recreational opportunities within Westbrook, including the Westbrook Community Center, the Cornelia Warren Sports Courts, the Fraser Field Recreational Complex, and a variety of outdoor parks and open spaces. This department organizes and offers programs for all ages, such as youth sports leagues, senior activities, fitness classes, and cultural events. Community Services also provides facilities for public use, including meeting spaces and venues for events. The department works to promote community engagement and provides residents with opportunities for recreation, health, and wellness. It is staffed by 11 full-time employees and numerous part-time employees.
Pay: $20.07 - $29.47 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
