Maintainer I (Seasonal)

Seasonal Position in Department of Public Works

This is a seasonal position in the Department of Public Works. Under close supervision, performs routine duties in the care, maintenance, and repair of streets, parks, and facilities. Also performs routine tasks and duties in the pick-up, transport, and disposal of residential, industrial, and commercial waste and recycled materials on an assigned route. May operate and monitor flood control equipment.

This position is the entry level within the Maintainer series. Employees at this level typically work in a training capacity with the aid of Maintainers and Supervisors. The Maintainer Series works across multiple divisions to include:

• Streets Division: Under review performs routine road maintenance including pavement resurfacing, potholes repair, leaf collection, and snow and ice removal. Clears debris from culverts and roadways. Breaks and removes concrete using jack hammers, pavement breakers, and other hand and power tools; digs, shovels, hauls, loads, and unloads materials; cleans up work sites upon completion of jobs. Performs traffic control activities during hazardous road conditions and installs street barricades and cones. Operates a paint striper or spray gun in painting line markings on pavement; installs guardrails, traffic markers, delineators, and reflectors. Prepares, installs, and replaces signposts and signs; fabricates new signs; cleans and maintains existing signs; trims trees in compliance with line of sight clearance for street signs; perform maintenance and minor repairs on various equipment.
• Parks Division: Under review performs routine maintenance and repair of parks, landscapes, street medians, pools, and sport fields. Inspects assigned areas; corrects and/or reports safety hazards; cleans up graffiti; paints and repairs park furnishings; picks up and discards trash and litter. Mows, trims, edges, fertilizes, and waters lawns, medians, and other landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches, fertilizes, and sprays trees, plants, and shrubbery; prepares soil for planting; installs and maintains irrigation systems; sets up parks for special events; and takes down equipment and cleans up after events. Operates manual and motorized equipment in leaf collection and snow and ice removal; observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; and maintains logs and writes reports.
• Facilities Division: Under review performs routine care and maintenance of city buildings and facilities. Performs cleaning and specialized floor care, cleans and stocks restrooms. Sweeps and mops floors; strips and waxes floors, shampoos carpet, cleans and disinfects restrooms; cleans and dusts furniture, doors, walls, and baseboards. Checks and maintains buffers, vacuums, shampooers, and a variety of related cleaning equipment. Cleans and maintains grounds and property around buildings; picks up and disposes of trash and litter. Assists with special events; moves and arranges furniture, opens and secures buildings. Operates manual and motorized equipment in leaf collection and snow and ice removal; observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; and maintains logs and writes reports.
• Waste & Recycling Division: Under review performs routine tasks and duties in the collection of solid waste and recycled materials; performs traffic control activities during hazardous road conditions. Operates manual and motorized equipment in leaf collection and snow and ice removal. Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment including explaining collection procedures.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required. This is a 1716 union position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience as indicated on the application. All parts of the examination, including ratings and tests will be related to the requirements and duties of the position. The examination is designed to measure:

• Some knowledge of: materials, tools, equipment, and methods used for either road maintenance and repair, or parks maintenance and repair, or building maintenance and repair, or solid waste and recycled materials collection.
• Safety practices in a work environment; Proper lifting techniques.

Skill in: learning and applying techniques for maintaining and repairing roads, parks or buildings; operating and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools.

Ability to: perform manual tasks; maintain computerized inventory; understand and apply safety standards and procedures; respond to issues and concerns from the community and demonstrate good customer service; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work in this class may be performed in a field environment with some travel from site to site and exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Incumbents may work outdoors as required in all weather conditions; incumbents may be required to wear protective gear; to work with hazardous materials and power equipment; incumbents may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, noxious odors, and gases; incumbents may be required to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and be called back to work in accordance with the current contract.

Qualifications

Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications: High school diploma, G.E.D. OR work experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months. HARTFORD RESIDENCY REQUIRED: Must be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT must be submitted. (SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RESIDENCY). A residency affidavit can be found at for paper applications or will be a part of the online application process. If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Other Information

Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification. All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application. Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication. Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

• Benefits include: Health and life insurance, retirement options, voluntary benefit programs, and paid leave.
• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
• American With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.