Administrative Assistant

The Town of Orono • Orono, ME

18h • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Town of Orono is seeking an organized, customer-focused, and collaborative Public Works Administrative Assistant. The position serves as the administrative hub of the Public Works Department, providing customer service, coordinating departmental records and work orders, supporting projects and grants, and helping ensure efficient daily operations. The role works closely with department staff, residents, contractors, and other Town departments in a welcoming, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has strong administrative experience, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to outstanding customer service. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, maintaining records, coordinating projects, and working with the public is highly desirable. This hourly full-time position is scheduled for 40 hours per week over four ten-hour days. The wage range is $20.95–$28.76 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Strong administrative experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience maintaining records.
• Experience coordinating projects.
• Experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service for the Public Works Department.
• Coordinate departmental records and work orders.
• Support projects and grants.
• Help ensure efficient daily operations.
• Work with department staff, residents, contractors, and other Town departments.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed