CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2577
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: MAINTAINER I
SALARY: $17.24 ~ $25.35 (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)
LAST DAYFOR FILING APPLICATIONS: JUNE 7, 2024
FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation Days; paid Sick Days; paid Personal Days.
LAST DAYFOR FILING APPLICATIONS: UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICANT RECEIVED
May be obtained by visiting our website at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 &
IMPORTANT:
– Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.
– Ten (10) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances for Maintainer I position dated August 21, 2017. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) ALL AREAS:
Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of annual and mechanical tasks. Performs work under general supervision. Keeps simple records and prepares reports; performs related duties as required.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE / SECURITY:
Routine cleaning; General maintenance and repair of buildings; Minor repairs and maintenance of equipment; Delivers packages and messages; Building security and safety; Empties refuse cans, collects paper and rubbish; Shovels snow, mows lawns and performs other ground maintenance tasks.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE:
Performs routine manual work in the maintenance and development of parks; General maintenance and repair of buildings and playgrounds; Minor repairs and maintenance of equipment; Operates small motorized and hand grass mowers.
MANUAL LABOR:
Routine heavy manual work, lifting, loading and unloading; Maintains sewers and manholes; Loads and unloads equipment and supplies; May assist other skilled workers in areas such as plumbing, carpentry etc.
TRADES HELPER:
Assists in the repair of cabinets, desks, tables and other office furniture; Builds forms and performs other rough carpentry jobs; Carries lumber and other materials and supplies as directed; Performs trades tasks of the journeyman level on occasion; Files, sands, sharpens other tools and keeps equipment in proper working order.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ANDABILITIES: Ability to understand and follow simple instruction, some interpersonal skills, written and oral, ability to maintain simple record keeping, ability to learn policies and procedures, must be reliable; must be able to lift heavy objects and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Completion of a High School Diploma/G.E.D OR one (1) year combined experience in any of the following; building maintenance/security, or grounds maintenance, or manual labor, or as a helper to a skilled tradesperson
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Connecticut State Driver’s license is required for some areas.
COPIES OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, TRANSCRIPTS OR GED MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION, IF APPLICABLE
Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.24 - $25.35 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person