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Town of Plainfield CT

Building & Grounds Maintenance

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$43,695 / year median in Connecticut

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Building & Grounds Maintenance Day Laborer to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of our facilities. This role involves performing routine inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance across various building systems and outdoor areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills, along with experience in facilities maintenance.
Responsibilities:
Perform repairs and maintenance. Clean restrooms, pool and locker room areas. Oversee facilities maintenance projects such as painting. Assist with team members on maintenance tasks and inspections while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards. Grounds maintenance, such as mowing, weed wacking, raking leaves, emptying trash cans. Plowing, sandling and salting walk ways and other areas.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required. Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment and to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Availability to work Saturdays and other hours as needed.
Compensation:
$26.84/hour.
Comprehensive benefits package including:
health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holidays and employee assistance program.
To apply:
visit Plainfield.org for an employment application or in person at the Town Hall. You can submit applications, resumes and cover letters to: Virginia Oliver, HR Director at 860-230-3023 or voliver@plainfieldct.org. The Town of Plainfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay:
$26.84 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person