Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 5 days ago
Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour)(Office/On-site)
Bridgeport, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$49K/yr - $64K/yr
2+ years expThe Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is currently seeking a Skilled Maintainer for Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, CT. This position is responsible for maintaining the school’s grounds and service areas, including snow and ice removal, while also performing specialized landscaping tasks and operating grounds equipment.
GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Directs a crew of subordinate maintainers in such areas as planting and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds (including planning and scheduling)
Maintenance and installation of fencing
Cleaning of grounds, service areas and sidewalks (including snow and ice removal)
Operation and maintenance of grounds equipment
Planting, cultivating, harvesting and storage of vegetables (including a vegetable growing program)
Weed, disease and pest control
Performs other grounds tasks listed in the specification for lower level maintainers
Supervisory tasks can include such things as planning and scheduling work
Completing service ratings; Performance appraisal
Handling disciplinary problems
Staff training
Making certain work standards are being met
Maintaining necessary supplies and equipment
Submitting requisitions when needed
Substantial amount of time (75%) operates and makes minor and emergency repairs on complex equipment such as front end loaders, very large tractors and the like
Performs specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions
Keeps records and prepares reports (related to the duties and not a full time office recordkeeping position)
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
At least two (2) years of experience in landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening OR have graduated from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area
Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of specific trade or work area concerned
Knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling
Skills in manual and machine operations of trade or work area skills
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to utilize computer software
Preferred
Maintenance experience in a school or large building
Experience performing ground care/landscape maintenance on school grounds or large facilities
Experience with specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions
Experience with cleaning of school grounds/large facility service areas and sidewalks, including snow and ice removal
Experience with weed and pest management
Benefits
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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