Marion’s newest employee has a resume as varied as the position for which he was hired.

Shaun Cormier's career began at his father's construction company and includes a stint at a worldwide five-star hotel chain. His experience swayed Selectmen, who tapped him this month to be the town’s facilities manager.

Cormier, a Mattapoisett resident, was chosen from amongst 34 applicants for the position.

“It’s perfect for me. I’ve always been interested in this field. Here I’ll be doing paperwork, but will also have a chance to work on construction projects. It’s a good mix,” said Cormier, a husband and father of two.

The position is a new one for Marion. Voters at May’s Annual Town Meeting approved funding for the job. Town Administrator Paul Dawson said Cormier will maintain the town’s 43 structures, which include everything from baseball dugouts to the Town House.

Selectmen advertised the position this summer. Thirteen people were interviewed before the field was whittled to four candidates.

Initially, there was concern that finding a qualified person would be difficult due to the job’s dual nature. Selectmen needed someone to plan future capital projects, but who could also wield a wrench when repairs are needed.

Dawson said Cormier was well qualified for the position. Should renovations to the Town House move forward, Dawson noted Cormier would be the point person.

“He will be responsible for maintenance and operations of all town-owned properties whether it’s a gazebo or the wastewater treatment plant,” Dawson said.

The job is full time and Cormier’s salary is $68,000 per year. Selectmen signed his contract last week.

Before being hired, Cormier was a shop foreman at Pimental Contractors in New Bedford. The company did custom residential builds in the tri-town including Mattapoisett, where he grew up.

He started working for his father's construction company at around age 13. “That’s where I get my twenty five years of experience from,” Cormier, who is 38, said.

Cormier attended Old Colony Regional Vocation Technical High School to study drafting. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in facilities management from the Wentworth Institute of Technology. He holds an associates degree in construction management from the same school.

At Wentworth he held internships at Titleist in Fairhaven and the New England Power Company in Somerset.

“I worked side by side with the facilities managers at both places,” he said.

After graduating he moved to San Francisco to work for Sofitel, a worldwide chain of luxury hotels headquartered in France.

He returned to Mattapoisett to be near his family.

“I missed them,” he said.

Moving forward, Cormier will inspect town buildings to prepare a report for Selectmen in September.

As he’s become familiar with the new position, Cormier said the town has welcomed him.

“I’m happy to be here. The experience has been real good and everyone has been so helpful,” he said. “There’s a lot of support and it’s been an easy transition.”