Hands-On Grounds & Facility Maintainer

State of Connecticut - Department of Children & Families; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a Skilled Maintainer in Middletown, CT, for full-time work at the Albert J Solnit Center South campus. You will perform grounds care including mowing, trimming, pruning, and garden maintenance, plus general building upkeep and equipment repairs.

Opportunity to contribute to safe, welcoming environments for children and families served, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm and 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in skilled trades or landscape maintenance or operation of motor trucks
• Substitution of vocational/technical school diploma for general experience is allowed
• Experience with grounds keeping, maintaining grounds equipment, and small engine maintenance is preferred

Responsibilities

• Building and equipment maintenance including operation of trucks five tons or greater or complex motorized equipment
• Grounds care as supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions
• Assists Qualified Craft Workers or other higher level employees in the trades areas

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscape maintenance

Motor truck operation

Maintenance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to follow instructions

Computer literacy

Education

Vocational/technical school diploma in maintenance

Tools

Truck operation

Groundskeeping equipment

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a Skilled Maintainer in Middletown, CT, for full-time work at the Albert J Solnit Center South campus. You will perform grounds care including mowing, trimming, pruning, and garden maintenance, plus general building upkeep and equipment repairs.

Opportunity to contribute to safe, welcoming environments for children and families served, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm and 37.5 hours weekly.