Maintainer I Tree Division

Job Summary

This classification is accountable for performing a certain level of semi-skilled and skilled manual work in the Tree Division of Public Works. Work includes custodial work, grounds maintenance, tree work, mechanical repair and alteration work, and driving. Work is performed under supervision and in accordance with standard practices, codes and skills, and OSHA-required safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drives, loads and unloads designated trucks with trailers and/or attachments (such as skid steers); may be required to operate chainsaw, pole saw, pruner, leaf blower, and brush chipper.
• Performs general maintenance, mechanical, construction, and tree grounds work.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning of designated equipment; gathering of tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as requested, including those of lower classifications.
• Prepares truck or equipment for operation by performing routine safety check before and after operating equipment.
• May be assigned on the job training under the supervision of a higher classified employee.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• For Maintainer I:
• Graduation from High School or GED and any combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties listed above.
• Two (2) years of experience in each of the lower-level Maintainer or comparable position with any combination of grounds maintenance, tree work, and driving.
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Connecticut Driver’s License and a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
• Incumbents must also be certified in the following: Electric Hazard Awareness, Aerial Lift/Rescue, Chainsaw/Chipper Safety, First Aid/CPR, and Road Flagger Training.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to overtime for emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
• Tasks may require exposure to strong odors, noise, temperature and weather extremes, dust, pollen, wetness, and humidity.

Benefits

• The Town of Fairfield offers a complete benefit package including: paid vacation, holidays and sick; 401(a) retirement plan, medical including health, prescription, dental, life and vision, life insurance, Optional 457 plan.

Contact Information

• Town of Fairfield
• 725 Old Post Road
  Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824
• 203-256-3077

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Fairfield is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibiting unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.