Skilled Maintenance Technician - Grounds & Vehicle Ops

State of Connecticut; New London (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Dedicated employee parking

Job summary

State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is seeking a Skilled Maintainer at Groton, CT, with duties across grounds care, motor equipment services, and trades assistance. The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to travel within-state, and the capability to pass a background check for permanent appointment.

The position features a 7:30 AM–3:30 PM schedule, Monday–Friday, and opportunities for professional growth while supporting state emergency readiness and facilities.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in one of the skilled trades or landscape maintenance or operation of motor trucks or large buses.
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma may substitute for general experience.
• Preferred: experience assisting a trades person and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Experience using basic hand/power tools and Microsoft Office is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance including planting, mowing, weed control, and snow/ice removal.
• Operate and repair motor equipment and large vehicles as needed.
• AssistQualified Craft Workers and supervision tasks as required.
• Maintain records and prepare simple reports related to duties.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Vehicle operation

Recordkeeping

Maintenance knowledge

Assist trades personnel

Education

Vocational/technical school diploma

Job description

State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is seeking a Skilled Maintainer at Groton, CT, with duties across grounds care, motor equipment services, and trades assistance. The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to travel within-state, and the capability to pass a background check for permanent appointment.

The position features a 7:30 AM–3:30 PM schedule, Monday–Friday, and opportunities for professional growth while supporting state emergency readiness and facilities.