Part Time Maintainer

Town of Branford; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Branford is seeking a Part-Time Maintainer to support recreation facilities, parks, and grounds. This role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and welcoming spaces for residents and visitors, under supervision by the Lead Maintainer.

Responsibilities include custodial work, basic groundskeeping, field preparation for programs, snow removal, and equipment setup for events, with a maximum of 19 hours per week and up to 1000 hours annually.

Qualifications

• Experience or education sufficient for performing duties.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of facilities and grounds.
• Inspect facilities for safe use by patrons.
• Provide custodial duties including cleaning, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Perform minor repairs and upkeep.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Prepare fields for programs and events.
• Set up and move equipment for events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Grounds maintenance

Custodial duties

Teamwork

Tools

Lawn equipment

Basic repairs tools

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Year- round position, max of 19 hours per week. Not to exceed 1000 hours annually.

Position Summary/Purpose

The Part-Time Maintainer supports the daily operation, safety, and appearance of recreation facilities, parks, and grounds operated by the Branford Parks, Recreation & Senior Services Department. Under the direction of the Director and Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs a wide range of maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping duties to ensure that community buildings, parks, athletic fields, and related facilities remain safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and visitors.

This role plays an important part in maintaining the quality, accessibility, and functionality of recreation spaces that support community programs and public use.

Essential Job Functions:

The duties listed below are representative of the position and may include other related responsibilities as assigned.

• Maintains the general cleanliness, organization, and appearance of assigned recreation facilities and grounds.
• Inspect facilities and surrounding areas to help ensure safe and appropriate use by patrons.
• Maintain adequate supplies for restrooms, kitchens, and other facility areas.
• Perform routine custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, polishing floors, washing walls and windows, and cleaning restrooms and fixtures.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including minor repairs, painting, and upkeep of facilities and equipment.
• Assist with snow and ice removal from sidewalks and facility entrances to maintain safe access.
• Load and unload supplies, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Fall & spring cleanup of parks and open spaces
• Maintain parks and athletic fields, including mowing, cutting and trimming grass and general groundskeeping.
• Ensure parks and recreation areas remain clean, orderly, and well-maintained.
• Prepare and mark softball, baseball, football, soccer, and other recreation fields as needed for programs and events.
• Assist with the movement, setup, and removal of playground equipment, recreation equipment, and other departmental materials.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of town equipment for programs, events, or facility needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

Supervision Received:

Works under the immediate supervision of the Lead Maintainer.

Supervision Given:

None

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education Training and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Special Requirements

• Valid state Driver's License

Knowledge, Ability and Skills:

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance
• Familiarity with tools and equipment used for minor repairs and ground maintenance.

Ability:

• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks according to established schedules.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including lifting heavy objects and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to perform manual labor in various weather and field conditions.
• Ability to safely operate tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Skill:

• Skills in the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment commonly used in building, custodial, and grounds maintenance work.

Tools and Equipment Used

Pickup truck; lawn and landscaping equipment including tractors, mowers, chain saws, edgers, and weed trimmers; electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, and irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools used for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and light repair work; janitorial equipment including floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, vacuums, mops, and other cleaning equipment.

The work environment described here is representative of the conditions an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees in this position regularly work outdoors and around moving mechanical equipment. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, wet or humid environments, dust, fumes, airborne particles, cleaning chemicals, and vibration. Work may occasionally involve elevated areas and exposure to electrical equipment.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is intended as a guide for personnel actions and may be revised by the employer as organizational needs change.)