Caretaker, Seasonal #2601-1016-01

Maintenance & Labor - Temporary / Seasonal

Date Opened

Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:01 AM

Close Date

Ongoing

Section

Parks Department

Salary

$18 - $22 per hour; up to 40 hours per week

Employment Type

Seasonal

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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 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. schedule, but may vary on assignment.

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 other grass-cutting equipment, edger, weed-whackers, hedge trimmers, hand pruners, backpack leaf blowers;
Operates jackhammer, small rollers; small power washers.
Assists landscaping and litter-picking crews.
Transports materials to and from jobs.
Assists in the cleaning and general maintenance of playground equipment and recreational areas; cleans and maintains ball courts and fencelines in parks.
Assists with repairs to park structures such as fence posts.
Cleans and repairs park facility buildings as assigned; assists in the maintenance of park areas.
Cuts grass; picks up paper, litter, rubbish, and debris at assigned areas; helps to empty receptacles into trash trucks and/or trailers.
Rakes and picks up leaves; mulches and assists in general grounds beautification.
Trims shrubbery and bushes.
Tars, sands, and patches asphalt.
Digs holes and ditches; shovels and assists with plowing 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 small, rugged terrain vehicles and trucks. and to operate light equipment.
Ability to perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor tasks without close supervision.
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions and to keep simple records.
Knowledge of safety precautions which are necessary when using equipment.
Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance.
Skill in the use and care of tools, machines and equipment used in park maintenance.
Ability to work independently or as part of a work crew, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements	Amount of Time				Working Environment	Amount of Time
Physical Requirements	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3	Working Environment	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand				X	Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)		X
Walk				X	Work near moving mechanical parts				X
Sit		X			Work in high, precarious places		X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel				X	Fumes or airborne particles			X
Reach with hands and arms				X	Toxic or caustic chemicals			X
Climb or balance		X			Outdoor weather conditions of all types				X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl			X		Extreme cold (non-weather)	X
Talk or hear				X	Risk of electrical shock		X
Taste or smell		X			Work with explosives	X
					Risk of radiation	X
Lifting or force to be exerted?					Vibration		X
How much and how often?	Amount of Time				Other: Drives to various facilities to perform assignments		X
How much and how often?	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3	Other: May encounter outdoor flora & fauna hazards (i.e., poison ivy, insects, wildlife)		X
Up to 10 pounds				X	Other: Outdoor terrain, including uneven and/or untended ground				X
Up to 25 pounds				X
Up to 50 pounds				X
Up to 75 pounds			X
Up to 100 pounds		X
More than 100 pounds		X

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a General Fund, "Non Tested" position.

This seasonal position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, holiday, 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 physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening 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 on an ongoing basis. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to determine if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.

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

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

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

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