OF DUTIES
The purpose of this classification is to provide responsible general facilities and grounds maintenance work which may involve the cleaning of buildings, the maintenance of lawns and walkways, the operation of a tractor and harrow in a sand filter bed, the reading of instruments and the collection of water samples, the maintenance of pump station equipment and facilities and the operation of varied maintenance equipment used in the maintenance of roads, reservoir lands, pipelines and related facilities.
Work involves responsibility for safe maintenance of buildings, grounds, filter beds, pump stations, lands, facilities and equipment. Duties include operating dump trucks, construction equipment, tractors and harrowing equipment and power equipment. This position also has the responsibility for making standard general maintenance decisions in accordance with established procedures. This work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in building and grounds maintenance, water filter bed maintenance, pump station maintenance instrument reading and stationary equipment and facility maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS
A high school diploma or the equivalent plus two years of experience in construction work, stationary equipment maintenance or water supply maintenance or a related field, with demonstration of competent performance in one of the functions described in this specification. Must possess a valid driver's license.
As part of the screening process, applicants will be required to take a written and practical examination. A passing score of 70 on the written exam is required in order to be referred to a practical examination. Candidates must pass both the written and the practical exam to be considered for an interview with supervision and further point evaluation.
The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will undergo an internal background check.
The Metropolitan District (MDC) is a non-profit municipal corporation chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1929 to provide potable water and sewerage services on a regional basis.
Today, the MDC provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities -- Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor -- and to portions of other towns in the region.
The mission of the MDC is to provide our customers with safe, pure drinking water, environmentally protective wastewater collection and treatment and other services that benefit the member towns
