Laborer - Holbrook Sanctuary - Seasonal

Position: Laborer I - Holbrook Island Sanctuary - Seasonal (13 Weeks)
Location: Brooksville

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Full Time Laborer I position (13 weeks), located at Holbrook Island Sanctuary.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS

LABORER I

Opening Date:
February 20, 2026

Closing Date:
End of day March 06, 2026

Location:

Holbrook Island Sanctuary

Position Number/Type:  - Seasonal - 13 Weeks
* Class Code: 8001

Grade: 03 (Operations/Maintenance)

Salary: $15.10 - $17.72 Per Hour

* Season:  - 13 Weeks - Approximately 06/07/2026-09/05/2026

BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is maintenance and personal services work in performing a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks associated with minor maintenance, repair, and upkeep at such places as parks, boat facilities, cemeteries, garages, and agricultural growing sites. Responsibilities include mowing, shoveling miscellaneous material, lifting, and moving heavy objects, cleaning and servicing vehicles and equipment, making minor repairs to, and maintaining buildings, preparing, and planting cuttings and seeds, preparing grounds/fields for planting, and/or assisting trades workers in various duties.

Some positions may require frequent bending, constant moving, and lifting and moving heavy objects on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified handicapped employees. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Park Manager, Charles Cannon, at  or by e-mail non

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

The following general information pertains to seasonal employment at Maine State Parks:

* Applicants must be 18 years of age or older (Lifeguards must be 16 or older)

* Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.

* Housing is provided in the Penobscot River Corridor and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.

* In general, housing is not available at the other parks.

* Most positions are scheduled to work 40 hours each week, with weekends and some holidays required.

* Parks seasonal positions are required to wear uniforms which are provided by the agency.

Job offers to a new hire are conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal record, and driver's license check if applicable. Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference. Anyone who meets the minimum qualifications of the position may apply.

The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

* Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

* Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

* Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

* Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

* Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public…