Seasonal Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

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 development projects.

Work involves responsibility for performing skilled tasks in accordance with standard practices of the trade. Work may require independent judgment depending on the specific assignment area.

Assignments are received in the form of oral and written instructions, and frequently accompanied by sketches or blueprints.

Work is reviewed by a supervisor for compliance with specifications and standards.

Up to 40 hours per week; hours generally follow a 7 : 30 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m. schedule.

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

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on the specific assignment area :

• Installs athletic fields and / or performs renovation of sod, seedbeds, and athletic field areas.
• Repairs mechanical equipment including small engines, and performs welding repair and fabrication.
• Performs 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 roof repair, installation of doors and windows, and other related tasks.
• Performs installation and repair of electrical systems.
• Performs plumbing and heating installations and repair.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Completion of high school or the equivalent; and 5 years experience in any of the trade areas named above or completion of an approved apprenticeship;

and a combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills :

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the particular trade area.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment common to the trade.
• General construction ability is mandatory.
• Ability to work from sketches and plans, and to understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions is necessary.

Note : Specific licenses such as welding, CDL, journeymen's license, pesticide applicator's license and other licenses related to the trade areas named above are preferred.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This "Non Tested" position may be General or Special Funds.

This Seasonal position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, union membership, or union contractual benefits.

Any period of Seasonal employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent positions with the City and / or the Board of Education at the same time.

Seasonal employment not to exceed 120 calendar days.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of : (1) a pre-employment background check,and (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*.

Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department in an ongoing basis.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process.

Returning Seasonal Employees must apply via this portal; paper applications are no longer accepted.

Those persons interested in other Parks or Public Works Seasonal employment must also apply for those positions via the corresponding JobAps portal.

Conclusion

To apply for this opportunity :

• Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use.
• You MUST click on the job posting you are interested in, and click Apply or Apply Online from within that posting.
• MAKE SURE the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application!
• Review or modify your application for that position
• Click "Ready to Send App " or the " Send " tab; read page and click the attestation
• Click " Send to City of New Haven "
• You will be redirected to " CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUBMISSION "
• You will also receive an email and text, if a number was provided, confirming your submission
• If you do not receive this confirmation in the next 24 hours, your application has not been submitted - please contact us at [email protected]

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