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Caretaker, Seasonal #2403-1016-01

Maintenance & Labor - Temporary / Seasonal

Date Opened
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:01 AM
Close Date
Ongoing
Section
Parks & Public Works Maintenance & Streets
Salary
  • $18 - $22 per hour; up to 40 hours per week
Employment Type
  • Full-Time
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance of the park system throughout the City of New Haven.

Work involves the operation of light equipment and vehicles as well as the performance of light and heavy labor tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a supervisor and is reviewed through observation of results.

Up to 40 hours per week; hours generally follow a 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. schedule.

Seasonal employment not to exceed 120 days. New hires will be hired at base $18 per hour; returning Seasonal staff may be considered for up to $22 per hour.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates tractors, reels, and other grass-cutting equipment; operates jackhammer, small roller; assists paving crew; transports materials to and from jobs.

Installs playground equipment; maintains tennis courts; cares for boiler at portable skating rinks; repairs fence posts; erects backstops; assists mason or carpenter in building and repairing; assists in making park benches and other cement equipment.

Cuts grass; picks up paper, rubbish, and debris; rakes and picks up leaves; trims shrubbery and bushes; cuts brush; tars, sands and patches roads; digs holes and ditches; chalks playing fields; shovels and plows snow.

Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school; a minimum of 3 months experience in the use of hand tools, power tools and light equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Some knowledge of one or more construction or maintenance trades.
  • Ability to drive jeeps, trucks, and to operate light equipment.
  • Ability to perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor tasks without close supervision.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to keep simple records.
  • Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance.
  • Skill in the use and care of hand tools and light equipment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Connecticut driver’s license.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This "Non Tested" position may be General or Special Funds.

This Seasonal position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of Seasonal employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.

Seasonal employment not to exceed 120 calendar days.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check,and  (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department in an ongoing basis.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process.

Returning Seasonal Employees must apply via this portal; paper applications are no longer accepted.

Those persons interested in other Parks or Public Works Seasonal employment must also apply for those positions via the corresponding JobAps portal.

Conclusion

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