The Town of Windsor, CT is seeking a Maintainer II to perform manual and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair work in the areas of streets and highways, and parks and grounds.
The Town and its employees strive to create an exceptional quality of life that engages citizens, provides commercial and leisure amenities, promotes business and employment opportunities and provides unsurpassed value to taxpayers. The Maintainer II position plays a key role in helping achieve these goals.
The salary for this position is $66,298 annually. Town employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to, health, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, short- and long-term disability and a defined contribution retirement plan. This position is part of the Teamsters Local 671 Bargaining Unit.
The Position
- Performs street maintenance work. Repairs streets and sidewalks with asphalt, cold patching materials, and concrete. Operates roller to compact asphalt and smooth surfaces; repairs damaged sections of curbs; operates dump truck to haul materials and spread gravel and asphalt; shovels and rakes asphalt; fills and patches potholes.
- Performs grounds maintenance work. Cuts grass and trims weeds on town property, parks and rights-of-way using riding and walk-behind mowers and trimmers.
Our Ideal Candidate will have
- Knowledge of highway construction, repair and maintenance practices.
- Skill in operating dump trucks and a variety of highway maintenance vehicles and equipment.
- Knowledge of use and care of hand and power tools and equipment
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance
- Skill in operation of mowing, trimming and athletic field maintenance equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to listen, understand, retain, follow and apply verbal and written instructions or directions. Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Must be available for standby and emergency response coverage after regular working hours, weekends and holidays
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of High School or equivalent, plus two years of related highway construction or grounds maintenance experience; OR any combination of training or experience which provides a demonstrated potential to perform the essential duties of the position
- Must have good driving record
- Must pass post-offer physical and drug screen – including screening for Marijuana
Special Requirements
Must have and maintain a valid CDL (B) with necessary endorsement(s) to operate public works vehicles and equipment and be able to obtain a valid CDL (A) license if required.
To apply:Complete an on-line application at https://www.windsorct.gov/718/Career-Opportunities by May 21, 2026.
The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA.