East District Construction Crew

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services; Marlborough (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking seasonal maintainers for various facilities. Responsibilities include maintenance tasks such as mowing, cleaning, and equipment upkeep. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. The role may require physical strength and the ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Supervisors must have first aid certification and may need additional licenses.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Certain positions may require EMT certification or lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities such as boat launches and dams.
• Perform custodial work, preventative equipment maintenance, and litter pickup.
• Work may involve heavy lifting and operation of construction equipment.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Mechanical Repairs

Grounds Maintenance

Emergency First Aid

Tools

Construction Equipment

Sawmills

Brush Cutters

Woodchippers

Tractors

Medium-Duty Vehicles

Job description

Introduction

Maintainers Needed: Spring through early Winter, not exceeding 1,030 hours total.

Selection Plan

Next Step: If selected for an interview, applicants will be contacted by the hiring division's supervisor, anticipated for March/April 2025. If offered employment, new hires must complete all paperwork before their first day, including providing a valid state ID and documents for Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9). Employment is contingent upon background checks, including employment, criminal, and motor vehicle reviews. DEEP is committed to a safe, nondiscriminatory environment, complying with policies on safety, diversity, discrimination, and harassment. Offer recipients will need to complete mandatory online training prior to on-site work. For questions, contact Danny Beaupre at [e-mail].

Purpose of Job Class

As a limited duration employee within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, performs seasonal tasks and duties.

Examples of Duties

Maintain facilities such as boat launches, dams, and managed lands, including mowing, trimming, cleaning, custodial work, preventative equipment maintenance, litter pickup, and painting. Work may involve adverse weather, heavy lifting, and operation of construction equipment, sawmills, brush cutters, woodchippers, tractors, and medium-duty vehicles with trailers. Skills in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, grounds maintenance, fire crew duties, and related tasks may be required. Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Ability to follow instructions.

Special Requirements

Supervisors of small recreational units must perform emergency first aid and obtain a Basic First Aid Certificate. Certain positions may require proof of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license, pesticide applicator license, college training, EMT certification, or lifeguard certification with ARC. EMT or MRT certification may substitute for CPR and First Aid requirements.

Physical Requirements

Must have adequate physical strength and stamina. Lifeguard roles require demonstrating ARC waterfront swimming skills.

Conclusion

As an equal opportunity employer, the State of Connecticut encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

Per Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a group of positions sharing characteristics under a single title for administrative purposes, not necessarily encompassing all tasks or responsibilities.