CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
The City of Bridgeport, CT is now accepting submissions for the position of
MAINTAINER I - Grade I
Salary and Benefits: $32,580.00 per year. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package.
This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time municipal employees;
depending on the employee group some of these benefits may include: retirement pension administered by
CMERS (Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System), health insurance (medical, dental, vision,
prescription), life, disability, paid leave, paid holidays, 457(a) deferred compensation plan (employee paid),
and other voluntary employee paid benefits.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, supplied application and three (3) professional references
(name & contact only) to COB.Jobs@bridgeportct.gov.
Position is open until filled. (Any/all changes to this opening shall be at the discretion of the City of
Bridgeport).
Municipal Profile
The City of Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island
Sound. It is boarded by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east; with
an approximate population of 147,000, 50,367 households, and a population density of 9,226 residents per
square mile. The City has a Mayor-City Council form of government. The City’s Mayor is the chief executive
officer of the City and serves four-year term(s). The City Council, which acts as the City’s legislative body,
consists of twenty (20) members elected for two-year terms.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs both heavy and light semi-skilled physical labor of more than ordinary difficulty and responsibility,
assisting in skilled tasks and garage work involving (un)mounting automobile, van, truck and heavy equipment
tires.
TYPICAL TASKS OR ASSIGNMENTS:
(Un)loads materials, supplies, earth and rubbish, cleans sidewalks, streets, gutters, catch basins; cuts grass, hedges
and weeds with hand or power equipment. Using paper-picker picks up and disposes of leaves, branches, papers
and other debris. Shovels snow and does necessary sanding and salting. Does minor maintenance and cleaning
work. Works with maintenance type employees as unskilled helper or handy man. Performs necessary semi-
skilled physical labor for roadway maintenance, sewer repair, sewer well catching; raising and lowering manhole
covers, frames and assisting in sewer line repairs. Applies hot and cold patch to streets, racking asphalt and
operating jackhammers. Operates wide variety of tools and equipment as characteristic of the trade. Operates
snowplow and sanding/salting truck to remove ice and snow from roads and assigned areas. Shovel snow,
mowing, grounds maintenance and other duties as assigned related to facilities and roads maintenance. Inspects
equipment on regularly scheduled basis. Follows all safety rules, policies, and regulations. Able to work
independently with minimal supervision.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School graduate, vocational school or equivalent. One-year experience in activities involving semi-
skilled manual tasks.
Some experience in building and ground maintenance and equipment maintenance. Good Driving record.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to perform physical labor and operate vans, pick-up trucks, tractors and small rack bodies.
Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks without detailed supervision.
Knowledge of safety issues, regulations, and procedures utilized in public works activities.
Knowledge of and skill in use of pertinent tools and equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides a demonstrated potential for
performing the duties of the position; at the discretion of the City.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Must possess a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.
Please note: if you are applying for the position of Maintainer I, Grade I a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is
NOT required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The conditions below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential job functions.
Physical demands require constantly moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Frequently
ascends/descends a ladder to perform work. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to
operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials. Frequently required to stand and walk,
lift and/or move up to 50 to over 100 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Constantly required to communicate with ability to talk and hear.
Job will require constantly working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to elements. This can
include heavy to moderate noise, exposure to tools and machines used in construction industries.
This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions,
responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer MF/AA/DIS
For further information and contact:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
45 LYON TERRACE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY HALL 45 LYON TERRACE BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06604-4023
Non-Competitive/Seasonal Employment Application
Position Applied for
Date
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name
First
Name
M.I.
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
ZIP
Phone
E-mail Address
Commercial
Drivers License
(CDL) (Yes/No)
CT Drivers
License
(Yes/No)
Are you a citizen of the United States? YES NO If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.? YES NO
Have you ever worked for the City of Bridgeport
before?
YES NO If so, when?
EDUCATION
High
School
Address
From
To
Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
College
Address
From
To
Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
Other
Address
From
To
Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
REFERENCES
Please list three professional references.
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
Maintainer I, Grade I
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE NOTIFY:
Name:
Name:
Relationship:
Relationship:
Home Phone:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Cell Phone:
DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE
Signature
Date
I certify that all information supplied on this application is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any
misrepresentation of facts is cause for refusal of employment and/or termination of employment.
I understand that, if I am hired as a seasonal or part-time employee, I am not eligible for any City of Bridgeport sponsored benefits.
In the case of an emailed application, entering your name above will constitute an electronic signature. You may be asked to sign this
application in person if you are offered a position with the City of Bridgeport.
It is the policy of the City of Bridgeport to employ, train, compensate, and promote individuals without regard to
race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics
protected by law.
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