Caretaker - Park Maintenance
This is skilled supervisory work in the care and maintenance of public parks and school playgrounds.
Work involves responsibility for supervising crews of regular and seasonal employees and participating in the work of park maintenance including the operation of light equipment and vehicles as wells as the performance of various labor tasks. Work follows a broad seasonal routine with tasks assigned by a superior, but independence of judgment is exercised in assigning work to crew members and in making work decisions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS include:
Graduation from high school; and 3 to 5 years’ experience in the use of hand tools, power tools and light equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to:
- Knowledge of one or more construction or maintenance trades.
- Ability to drive vehicle, trucks and to operate light equipment.
- Ability to perform skilled and unskilled labor tasks without close supervision.
- Knowledge of safety precautions which are necessary when using equipment.
- Working knowledge of methods and procedures used in grounds and athletic field maintenance.
- Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to keep simple records and make reports.
- Working knowledge in the use of park maintenance equipment, and safety equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance, including ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Skill in the use and care of tools, machines and equipment used in park maintenance.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Possession of and ability to maintain a State of Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
In order to be considered for this title, you must apply during the posting period via the online application portal.
2) First-time users will click "New User Registration" and create your Applicant Profile
3) Click on available job postings and Apply Online. You will need a valid, working email address to apply.
Applicants meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
Please note that our method of communication with applicants is by email. In the application process, please provide us with a valid email address, and ensure you monitor your email, including spam or junk, for correspondence from our department.
If you experience technical difficulties in the online application process, please contact our office at 203-946-8252 or email NHJobs@newhavenct.gov.