Seasonal Technician

About the role

This is a temporary skilled labor position in any of the following trade areas: electrical repair and maintenance, mechanical repair and maintenance, plumbing repair and maintenance, carpentry and construction projects, turf management, athletic field restoration, and facility renovation / repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Installs athletic fields and/or performs renovation of sod, seedbeds, athletic field areas, and other specialized landscaping projects as may be needed.
• Repairs mechanical equipment including small engines, performs welding repair and fabrication, as well as assists with fence / guardrail repair.
• Performs routine equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Operates equipment such as hand tools, circular saw, welding torches, top dressing machine, turf maintenance equipment, drill press, blade sharpener, and other tools of the trades.
• Performs building construction-type tasks such as assisting with playground maintenance and repair, roof and gutter repair, installation of doors and windows, and other regular maintenance as assigned.
• Performs service and repair of electrical systems.
• Performs plumbing and AC/heating service and repair.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in any of the trade areas named above, or completion of an approved apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the particular trade area.
• Must have basic, broad construction skills and be able to perform common construction-related tasks safely and competently.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment common to the trade.
• Ability to perform tasks without close supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions and to keep simple records.
• Ability to understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work from sketches and plans.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a work crew, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
• Current State of CT driver's License preferred and may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

Amount of Time Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 None X Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X Taste or smell X Reach with hands and arms X Work near moving mechanical parts X Work in high, precarious places X Work with explosives X Other: Drives to various facilities to perform assignments X Other: May encounter outdoor flora & fauna hazards (i.e., poison ivy, insects, wildlife) X Other: Outdoor terrain, including uneven and/or untended ground X

Benefits

Seasonal employment not to exceed 120 days. Various assignments; rate of pay determined by experience and assignment.

Pay

$22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule

Up to 40 hours per week; hours generally follow a 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. schedule, but may include other shifts depending on assignment.

Employment Type

Seasonal

Employment Type

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

Application Instructions

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Additional Information

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