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Maintainer I #OC-5465-2766

Date Opened
Tuesday, August 04, 2026 8:30 AM
Close Date
Open until sufficient apps are received
Section
School Inspectors
Salary
  • $$18.58 ~ $25.86
Employment Type
  • Full-Time

Introduction

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR:      MAINTAINER I

SALARY:  $18.58 ~ $25.86/Hour (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE) 

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from two available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.

IMPORTANT:
1.  Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.
2.  Residents – Ten (10) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances for Maintainer I position dated August 21, 2017.  Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.
3.  Appeal Process - an applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address.  Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs general manual work of an unskilled nature (requiring little prior related experience; most tasks can be learned quickly on the job) in the following areas: 

  • Building maintenance/ security 
  • Grounds Maintenance 
  • Manual Labor
  • Trades Helper 
(Replaces Existing Job Titles: Custodian I, Sweeper, Watchperson, Park Caretaker, Laborer I & II, Trades Helper, Sewer Cleaner and Utility Person) This wording will be removed once approved)

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative only)

Examples of duties by general work areas. ALL AREAS. 
Keeps simple records and prepares reports; performs related duties as required. 

BUILDING MAINTENANCE / SECURITY: 
Routine cleaning General maintenance and repair of buildings 
Minor repairs and maintenance of equipment 
Delivers packages and messages 
Building security and safety 
Empties refuse cans, collects paper and rubbish 
Shovels snow, mows lawns and performs other ground maintenance tasks. 
Performs related duties as required 

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE: 
Performs routine manual work in the maintenance and development of parks. 
General maintenance and repair of buildings and playgrounds. 
Minor repairs and maintenance of equipment 
Operates small motorized and hand grass mowers 
Performs related duties as required 

MANUAL LABOR:  
Routine heavy manual work, lifting, loading and unloading 
Maintains sewers and manholes Loads and unloads equipment and supplies 
May assist other skilled workers in areas such as plumbing, carpentry etc. 
Performs related duties as required 

TRADES HELPER: 
Assists in the repair of cabinets, desks, tables and other office furniture 
Builds forms and performs other rough carpentry jobs 
Carries lumber and other materials and supplies as directed 
Performs trades tasks of the journeyman level on occasion 
Files, sands, sharpens other tools and keeps equipment in proper working order 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to understand and follow simple instruction, some interpersonal skills, written and oral, ability to maintain simple record keeping, ability to learn policies and procedures, must be reliable; must be able to lift heavy objects and able to work in adverse weather conditions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Completion of a High School Diploma OR a G.E.D or one (1) year combined experience in any of the following; building maintenance/security, or grounds maintenance, or manual labor, or as a helper to a skilled tradesperson.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate weights; may be exposed to some risk of injury from  equipment and/or  students. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Physical Demands

 

 

 

 

Depth Perception

 

 

X

 

Standing

 

 

X

 

Color Distinction

 

 

X

 

Walking

 

X

 

 

Peripheral Vision

 

 

X

 

Sitting

 

X

 

 

Driving

 

 

X

 

Lifting

 

X

 

 

Physical Strength:

 

 

 

 

Carrying

 

X

 

 

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

 

X

 

 

Pushing

 

X

 

 

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

 

X

 

 

Pulling

 

X

 

 

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

 

X

 

 

Climbing

 

X

 

 

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

 

X

 

 

Balancing

 

X

 

 

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

 

 

 

 

Stooping

 

X

 

 

Environmental Conditions

 

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

X

 

 

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

 

 

X

 

Crouching

 

X

 

 

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

 

X

 

 

Crawling

 

X

 

 

Temperature Changes

 

X

 

 

Reaching

 

X

 

 

Wetness

 

X

 

 

Handling

 

X

 

 

Humidity

 

X

 

 

Grasping

 

X

 

 

Extreme Noise or Vibration

 

X

 

 

Twisting

 

X

 

 

Exposure to Chemicals

 

X

 

 

Feeling

 

X

 

 

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

 

X

 

 

Talking

 

 

X

 

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

X

 

 

 

Hearing

 

 

X

 

Exposure to bodily fluids

X

 

 

 

Repetitive Motion

 

X

 

 

Exposure to dampness

 

 

X

 

Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination

 

 

X

 

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

 

X

 

 

Visual Acuity/Near

 

 

X

 

Mechanical Hazards

 

X

 

 

Visual Acuity/Far

 

 

X

 

Physical danger or abuse

X

 

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

The City of Waterbury and Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a Connecticut State Driver’s license is required for some areas.

ADDENDUM


SPECIAL NOTE

This position is covered under the Agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Locala 353, Council 4, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union (Blue Collar).

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
E.O.E. M/F/D/V
 
EEOP Utilization Report is available at www.waterburyct.org

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