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Middletown Public Schools

Maintenance Worker *Open to Local 1467*

44K-64KCTFull-time

8mo

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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From: 9/16/2024

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT To: 9/25/2024

POSITION TITLE: ACTING MAINTENANCE WORKER (TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT)

SALARY RANGE: $20.93 - $30.98

SALARY GRADE: Maximus Grade: 6

Broad Function

The purpose of this position is to maintain school grounds and athletic fields and facilities; perform district-wide deliveries of equipment, materials and supplies; assist in the inspection, repair and maintenance of school playground equipment; and to plow and sand school parking lots and playgrounds.

The work is performed under the direction of the Director of Facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (examples of): The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Assists in maintaining and inspecting equipment; performs grounds maintenance functions on playgrounds and athletic fields; mows and fertilizes lawns and trims bushes and trees; and marks athletic fields.
  • Delivers materials and supplies for school maintenance; makes other miscellaneous deliveries.
  • Performs snow and ice removal and sanding of school lots, playgrounds and sidewalks.
  • Provides assistance and back up to other personnel; assumes the responsibilities of Building Superintendents as needed; assists skilled tradesmen; assists mechanics with heavy equipment.
  • Coordinates work with the Director of Facilities and other personnel.
  • Responds to emergency situations.
  • Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years experience in parks, grounds or building maintenance work or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Position requires a valid Connecticut Driver’s License.

LOCATION OF VACANCY: BOARD OF EDUCATION – DISTRICT

HOURS OF WORK: 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M., 40 HOURS PER WEEK

Eligibility Information

Open to all eligible members of AFSCME Local 1467 who are employees of Middletown Public Schools who are interested in applying for a transfer or demotion, Departmental Promotion, or District-Wide Promotion must submit an application no later than the date established in this announcement. Applications will be given consideration according to the priorities established in the appropriate Union contract and/or the District’s Personnel Rules.

The Union and the BOE agree that eligible members of Local 466 (City) will have the opportunity to apply to BOE positions within this bargaining unit before opening the vacancy up to the public. While the BOE agrees to provide an opportunity for transfer to City employees in Local 466, City employees in Local 466 will not receive preference for any bargaining unit position over Local 1467 employees, nor is the BOE obligated to hire any City employees from Local 466 for any Local 1467 position.

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION FORMS: In order to be considered for this position, you must submit an application during the posting period via the online application portal. To apply for this position, please go to Middletown Public School’s career portal located at: https://mpsct.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

Please contact Human Resources should you have any concerns 860-638-1448; [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: Completed Online Applications must be submitted on the portal no later than 4:00 p.m. September 25, 2024.

EXAMINATION: May include a rating of Written 100% or Oral 100% or Written 50% and Oral 50% for 100% or Training and Experience rating of 100% or Performance of 100%.

Middletown Public Schools provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Division prior to the application closing date or the testing date, whichever is applicable.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER