Maintainer II #OC-5465-2781

Date Opened

Tuesday, September 01, 2026 3:30 PM

Close Date

Open until sufficient apps are received

Section

School Inspectors

Salary

$21.71 ~ $29.37 (NOTE: New Hires start at the beginning of the range)

Employment Type

Full-Time

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Introduction

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: MAINTAINER II

SALARY: $21.71 ~ $29.37/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

The incumbent is responsible for supervising and assisting in the performance of maintenance work within public school buildings and City buildings to assure that maintenance services are provided on a daily basis. When the position is located in the Department of Education, this work is completed under the general supervision of the School Inspector and/or designee. When the position is located in the Public Works Department, this work is completed under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and/or designee.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative only)

Supervises and assigns work to maintenance employees for the upkeep of buildings and grounds and inspects work for completeness;
Assigns projects and determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used; Assists skilled and unskilled tradespersons;
Verifies that buildings receive adequate lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation (including boiler) and reports any defects in the performance of those systems;
Turn on and off building heating and cooling systems, inspects and maintains adequate fuel supply levels and reports deficiencies;
Operates, inspects and makes minor repairs on machinery and equipment;
Cleans, dusts, moves and arranges office furniture and equipment;
Cleans, sweeps, washes, waxes and burnishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets;
Cleans interior and exterior windows and doors, woodwork, furniture, and equipment;
Cleans and sanitizes rest rooms and keeps them supplied with paper products, soap, and other items;
Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains;
Cleans, sanitizes and maintains pool area;
Collects and disposes of trash from buildings and grounds;
Performs general landscaping in cleaning walkways, lawn mowing and brush trimming;
Performs snow removal from building entrances and exits and walkways;
Maintains inventory levels on maintenance materials and requisitions necessary supplies;
Supervises the receipt and shipping of all materials and equipment; Maintains time records and other routine records;
Performs flag raising and lowering;
Sets-up and takes down tables, chairs and equipment for special events; Performs security check on buildings and grounds ensuring it’s properly lit, doors and windows are properly secured, security alarm is properly set and reports signs of breaches, damage or vandalism;
Coordinates testing of fire alarm equipment with City’s fire personnel to ensure it’s functioning properly;
Performs all duties of lower classifications when required;
Does other related work as required;

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good knowledge of interior and exterior maintenance standards, methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment and the ability to use them efficiently;
Some knowledge of building lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems (including boiler systems);
Ability to make minor building and equipment repairs;
Good knowledge of the occupation hazards and safety precautions in handling cleaning compounds and the ability to use them safely;
Ability to plan, organize, train, instruct, supervise, and inspect the work of others; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and with other officials.
Ability to follow and understand complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep routine records and produce reports;

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Completion of a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years’ experience in interior and exterior building maintenance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle License with a good driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

PART V - WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Maintainer II

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.

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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