Facilities & Grounds Technician: Water & Pump Stations

themdc; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) is seeking a general facilities and grounds maintenance worker to perform building cleaning, lawn care, and operate equipment such as tractors and harrows in sand filter beds, read instruments, and collect water samples.

Under supervision, you will maintain pump stations and facilities, read meters, perform minor repairs, and assist with painting and routine maintenance, ensuring safe operations and compliance with established procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or the equivalent plus two years of experience in construction work, stationary equipment maintenance or water supply maintenance or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains roads, reservoir lands and facilities, pipelines, structures, and related facilities through the operation of construction and other equipment.
• Performs a wide variety of general labor tasks including brush cutting, sanding and plowing, grass cutting, tree work, catch basin and drainage work, and reservoir facilities operation.
• Cleans and waxes floors; vacuums; cleans wall, windows, furniture and office equipment; empties wastebaskets and barrels.
• Picks up and delivers packages. Loads, unloads, moves and stores materials.
• Performs routine painting. Performs minor electrical, carpentry or plumbing repairs.

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Two years of experience in construction work, stationary equipment maintenance or water supply maintenance

Job description

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) is seeking a general facilities and grounds maintenance worker to perform building cleaning, lawn care, and operate equipment such as tractors and harrows in sand filter beds, read instruments, and collect water samples.

Under supervision, you will maintain pump stations and facilities, read meters, perform minor repairs, and assist with painting and routine maintenance, ensuring safe operations and compliance with established procedures.