City of Ellsworth benefits

The City of Ellsworth is a municipal government serving Ellsworth and the surrounding Hancock County area in Maine.

17 recorded benefits. Record edited: Mon Sep 21 2026 20:09:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: On-site municipal work in Ellsworth, Maine; the current public-works postings identify City of Ellsworth facilities and field operations, while the board's location metadata is shown as Anywhere..

Health Insurance

Individual-plan City contribution is 80% (Acadia) or 90% (Pemaquid).

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Dental Insurance

Eligibility & sources

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  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

Disability Insurance

Optional short-term disability coverage for up to 52 weeks per year

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Life Insurance

1x salary automatic coverage for employees enrolled in the City health program.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Wellness Benefits

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility & sources

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  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

Wellness Stipend

Optional medical or fitness expense reimbursements.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

Parental Leave

Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave

Pay
Unpaid
Duration
12 weeks
Parent / leave type
birth, adoption, foster care
Eligibility & sources

US · eligible employees · Job-protected unpaid FMLA leave for eligible employees; up to 12 weeks in a rolling 12-month period. Birth, adoption and foster placement must be taken within the 12 months following the birth or placement. If both parties work for the City, aggregate leave may be limited to 12 weeks for birth, adoption, foster care or care for a sick parent. · City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance Chapter 34, Family and Medical Leave section; the ordinance separately publishes Maine Paid Family Medical Leave, but does not publish a separate employer-paid parental-leave policy.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Paid Parental Leave

Up to 12 weeks of paid leave per benefit year with partial wage replacement.

Pay
Paid
Duration
12 weeks
Parent / leave type
birth, adoption, foster care
Eligibility & sources

US · employees covered by Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave · The City participates in Maine's state-administered Paid Family and Medical Leave program and contributes 0.5% of earnings each pay period. Maine workers must meet the program's earnings requirement and have a qualifying event; job protection applies after 120 consecutive days with the employer. The 12-week allowance is aggregate family and medical leave in a benefit year, and applicable federal or Maine FMLA leave runs concurrently. · City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance Chapter 34 establishes City participation and its contribution. Current Maine Department of Labor guidance establishes the live program's paid duration, parental reasons, wage-replacement form, eligibility restrictions, and concurrency rules.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

  • Company website Paid Family and Medical Leave for Workers and Their Families

    Read 2026-09-21T20:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Maine PFML guidance confirms up to 12 weeks of paid leave with partial wage replacement, including parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement, subject to earnings and qualifying-event requirements.

Retirement Plan

ICMA savings plan with optional City matching contributions, or MPERS enrollment.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Health Reimbursement Account

Up to $3,000 annually for single coverage; up to $6,000 for employee-and-children or family coverage.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Up to 280 hours annually; carry over up to 480 hours.

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Company Holidays

12 paid holidays per year

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Jury Duty Leave

Up to 160 hours at regular salary.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Bereavement Leave

Up to 3 paid workdays for immediate family; up to 1 paid day for another death

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.

Professional Development

Training programs and workshops.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to 100% of tuition, fees, books, and materials.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Company website Transfer Station Attendant

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current full-time, non-exempt City of Ellsworth, Maine Public Works posting. It publishes paid leave, holidays, ICMA/MPERS retirement options, training, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical and dental coverage, wellness, EAP and medical/fitness reimbursements.

  • Benefits page City of Ellsworth Personnel Ordinance, Chapter 34 (11.17.25)

    Read 2026-09-21T19:36:00.000Z

    Published 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current personnel ordinance benefits and leave sections. It states classification-dependent eligibility; health contribution levels; HRA; medical services and fitness reimbursement; life and disability terms; retirement options; earned paid leave; holidays; jury duty; bereavement; unpaid federal FMLA birth/adoption/foster leave; and Maine Paid Family Medical Leave contributions and planned paid-leave availability.