Laborer

Town of Mansfield; Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut, invites applications for a Laborer – Public Works in the grounds division. The role performs semiskilled landscaping and grounds maintenance to support town and school grounds, parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, open space, trails, and walkways.

Laborers may join roads or tree divisions; duties include drainage work, road maintenance, patching potholes, tree removal, directing traffic, and handling wood for removal.

Qualifications

• Completion of eleventh grade or equivalent.
• Some experience in general labor, construction, roads and grounds maintenance.
• Possession of a valid driver's license in CT; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform semiskilled landscaping and grounds maintenance for the Town, schools, parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, open space, trails, walkways and roads.
• Support the Roads division tasks including drainage installation and repair, roadside mowing, and pothole patching.
• Assist the tree crew with removal, directing traffic, and placing cut wood for removal from the site.

Skills

General labor

Grounds maintenance

Roads maintenance

Education

Eleventh grade or equivalent

Tools

CDL preferred

Driver's license (CT)

Job description

TOWN OF MANSFIELD

Position Announcement

Laborer – Public Works

The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut ( www.mansfieldct.gov ) has an immediate laborer opening for its grounds division with the Public Works Department. If assigned to grounds, this position performs responsible semiskilled landscaping and grounds maintenance work to support the town and school grounds, parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, open space, trails, walkways/multi-use paths, and roads. Laborers occasionally operate non-specialized equipment in connection with manual tasks as well as related work as required.

Laborers can also be assigned to the Town's roads or tree divisions of public works, as needed. If assigned to a roads crew, this position performs responsible semiskilled work in support of maintaining the Town's roadway network through the installation, construction, and repair of drainage structures, roadside mowing, and pothole patching. If assigned to the tree crew, this position will assist with tree removal, directing traffic, managing limb removal and placing cut wood in the grapple truck for removal from the site.

About Us

The Town of Mansfield's Department of Public Works provides services for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town's fleet and infrastructure such as roads; sidewalks; bridges; solid waste facilities; park and recreation areas; athletic fields; sewers and sewer pump stations; and vehicles and equipment. The following departments, divisions, and programs are reflected under Public Works: Engineering Division which includes sewers; Operations Division which includes equipment maintenance, grounds maintenance, road maintenance, transfer station and tree warden; Solid Waste Division which includes trash and recycling contracted services.

Mansfield, with a population of approximately 26,000, is located in the Northeastern portion of the state, better known as Connecticut's Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Home to the University of Connecticut, Mansfield offers the unique blend of urban (Downtown Storrs - www.mansfieldmdp.org ), suburban, and rural living in a university setting.Mansfield has a variety of cultural and educational offerings, as well as an abundance of natural resources ideal for activities such as hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Mansfield is a Council-Manager form of government, with the Town Manager serving as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Town.

Work Schedule & Location

Laborers are normally scheduled 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will normally work 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. The selected candidate must also be available to respond to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays due to inclement weather events and other exigent circumstances.

The reporting location is the Town of Mansfield Public Works Garage, 230 Clover Mill Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.

Compensation

The hourly range is $29.21-$32.68 . The Town of Mansfield provides an extremely competitive benefits package. Mansfield participates in the Connecticut Municipal Retirement System (CMERS) - a defined benefit pension plan, a variety of other benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition assistance, and paid leave.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eleventh grade and some experience in general labor, construction, roads and grounds maintenance. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Connecticut. Possession of a CDL preferred.

The Town of Mansfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider with a deep commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and welcoming in its workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.