Maintainer III

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vacancies are in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, performs the full range of duties in operating construction equipment and driving heavy trucks in the care, maintenance, and repair of streets and parks. Also operates heavy trucks in the collection of solid waste and recycled materials. This is a 1716 union position. The hours of work are 40 hours per week. Employees at this level typically work independently, performing a full range of duties operating construction equipment and driving heavy trucks. Serves as lead on work projects and assures that safety regulations and procedures are followed. The Maintainer Series works across multiple divisions to include: Streets Division, Parks Division, Solid Waste & Recycling, and Blight Remediation Division. 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 be required to perform additional related duties.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience as a Maintainer II (Building Custodian, Laborer, Semi-Skilled Laborer, Lead Custodian, or Sanitation Laborer) or training and work experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties.
Possession of a valid State of Connecticut Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement and medical examiner's certificate.
Knowledge of procedures, materials, equipment and methods either used for road construction, maintenance and repair or parks construction, maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of heavy equipment and trucks.
Knowledge of safety practices in the operation of heavy equipment and trucks.
Knowledge of maintenance and heavy equipment and trucks.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and trucks.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to understand and apply safety standards and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Eligible Veterans may be given preferential points.

Responsibilities

Performs full range of construction duties in the maintenance and repairs of streets.
Operates heavy trucks, hook-lift trucks with various attachments, pay loaders with bucket attachment, backhoe-loaders, power rollers, leaf compost machines, lawn mowers with flair attachment, litter vacuums, and other equipment in construction and renovation projects.
Maintains and services equipment and trucks.
Performs snow removal and other duties associated with snow and ice control.
Follows standard safety procedures and regulations.
Performs manual labor as needed.
Performs full range of construction duties in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscapes, street medians, pools, and sport fields.
Operates heavy trucks in the collection of solid waste and recycled materials, and oversees and reviews the work of Maintainers as assigned.
Performs full range of maintenance and remediation duties in the maintenance of City-owned properties and the cleanup of blighted properties.