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Are you looking for a seasonal opportunity where you are able to make a difference? If so, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity to join our team at Camp Harkness!

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – South Region and Southbury Region we currently have eight (8) part-time and full-time seasonal job opportunities for Maintainer positions at Camp Harkness located in Waterford, CT and Southbury, CT.

Your role as a Maintainer

The incumbents will perform grounds keeping duties including cleaning and restocking lavatories, lawn care, trash collection and removal, light repairs, set-up and removal of materials for Camp activities and will assist Facility Maintenance with basic plumbing, electric and carpentry.

Camp Harkness Information

  • Location: Camp Harkness located in Waterford, CT.  
  • Hours: 20.0 and 37.50 hours per week  
  • 141948: Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday 7:00am - 12:00pm. Days Off: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
  • 141949: Thursday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00pm. Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 
  • 141950: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Days Off: Friday and Saturday
  • 141951: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday 9:00am - 5:00 pm. Days Off: Friday and Saturday  
  • 141952: Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Days Off: Monday and Sunday
  • 141953: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Days Off: Sunday and Monday  
  • Duration: Seasonal positions 141948,141949 opens May 17,2024 and ends October 17,2024
  • Duration: Seasonal positions 141950,149951 opens April 19,2024 ends October 17,2024.
  • Duration: Seasonal positions 141952,141953 opens May 17,2024 ends November 14,2024.    

Southbury Information

  • Location: Southbury Training School located in Southbury, CT.                                                        
  • 116270: Monday - Friday 7:15 am - 3:15 pm. Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
  • 116275: Monday - Friday 7:15 am - 3:15 pm. Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
  • Duration: This is a seasonal position begins May 2, 2023and will end no later than October 31, 2024 

Other information

  • Salary: $20.55 per hour   
  • There are no benefits with this position
  • Must be at least 18 years old as of April 19, 2024
  • Applicants must be able to work for the full season and must complete all required DDS training
  • Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties (work outside in all kinds of weather, work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and campers
  • Incumbent must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle license
  • These are seasonal positions and DDS permanent employees will not be considered for these positions

Camp Harnkess

Camp Harkness is located in Southeastern Connecticut on the shores of Long Island Sound. The 102-acre property in Waterford CT is comprised of open and wooded land and includes tidal marsh and beachfront. Facilities at Camp Harkness include year-round and seasonal cabins, year-round cottages, seasonal tent sites, barnyard animals, picnic pavilions & grills, accessible playscape, scenic walkway and overlook, bathhouse, beach with seasonal boardwalk, gardens, dining hall, lodge, and infirmary. Camp Harkness is owned by the State of Connecticut and managed by the Department of Developmental Services.

We hope you take this chance to join our team!