Grounds Maintainer lll - CDL A Required and Turf Management preferred

Please visit the Town of Colchester, Connecticut website to see full job posting

https://www.colchesterct.gov/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities

Link to Town of Colchester Employment Application:

https://www.colchesterct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif16021/f/uploads/townapplication2025_revised.pdf

Please submit your complete Application and Resume to hr@colchesterct.gov

POSITION AVAILABLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINER III– Grounds Maintenance G4

The Town of Colchester is seeking a full-time Maintainer III for the Public Works Department, Grounds Maintenance Division.

GLOBAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: All positions shall participate in snow and ice control activities on Town roads and facilities and in other natural or man-made emergencies. All positions shall, through cross-training, meet minimum duty standards such that a basic core level of service can be provided by every staff member regardless of their primary department. These core duties include: operation of backhoe, loader, CDL dump/plow truck, skid steer, grounds mower, tractor, and various hand operated equipment (e.g., chain saw, snow blower, trimmer, leaf blower, push mower, line painter), and ability to perform routine service and minor maintenance on department equipment including but not limited to washing, adjusting, changing oil and filters, greasing, checking fluids, hoses, wiper blades, lights, and tires. experience in turf management including pesticide application preferred

DUTIES: Please see the attached job description for a list of duties and required skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. Possession of a valid Class A CDL driver’s license. 2. Not less than five (5) years’ employment in the landscaping, construction and maintenance field or an allied field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities 3. High school diploma or equivalency.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Within one year of employment, the employee shall reside in Colchester or no greater than a 30-minute commute from Colchester center

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A medical examination is a condition of employment upon hire. Full-time; union position; non-exempt Wage: $31.89 per hour

HOW TO APPLY: Submit Town Application to: HR@colchesterct.gov or drop off the application at Town Hall, Room 201, 127 Norwich Ave, Colchester Town of Colchester, Connecticut 127 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, Connecticut 06415 860-537-7229

www.ColchesterCT.gov Town application available here: https://www.colchesterct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif16021/f/uploads/townapplication2025_revised.pdf Closing date: Open until filled

Town of Colchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on color, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Pay: $31.89 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have turf management and grounds experience?
• Do you have a CDL A?

License/Certification:

• Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person