Skilled Grounds & Landscaping Technician

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

State of Connecticut invites applications for a Skilled Maintainer in grounds care. This full-time role covers lawn, garden and flower bed maintenance, snow removal, and operation of grounds equipment in a state facility setting.

Applicants need at least two years in landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening, or a vocational diploma in a maintenance trade. The position offers early shift hours, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening.
• Graduation from a vocational/technical school in a maintenance trade may substitute for experience.
• Willingness to perform snow and ice removal and other grounds tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean grounds, service areas and sidewalks; snow and ice removal.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment.
• Weed, disease and pest control.
• Perform landscaping tasks such as flower beds, athletic field prep.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Vegetable gardening

Equipment operation

Education

Diploma in maintenance trade

Job description

State of Connecticut invites applications for a Skilled Maintainer in grounds care. This full-time role covers lawn, garden and flower bed maintenance, snow removal, and operation of grounds equipment in a state facility setting.

Applicants need at least two years in landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening, or a vocational diploma in a maintenance trade. The position offers early shift hours, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.