CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
The City of Bridgeport, CT is now accepting submissions for the position of
MAINTAINER I
The City of Bridgeport provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type specific to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. “Second-chance” applicants are encouraged to apply. For
further questions related to the City of Bridgeport’s Second-Chance initiative please contact the Mayors
Initiatives for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) Office at 203-330-4245.
Please be informed, selected candidates will be hired on a seasonal basis.
Salary: $14.76 per hour (Maintainer I, Grade I Driver’s License Required)
$15.84 per hour (Maintainer I, Grade II CDL Required)
To Apply: Please mail, deliver or email the supplied Civil Service application, and copies of all required
licenses/credentials to the Civil Service Commission office, 45 Lyon Terrace, room 106, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
Required documents can be emailed to COB.Jobs@bridgeportct.gov.
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. 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.
Perform grounds keeping and maintenance duties. Cut lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and
edge around walks, flower beds, walls. Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger. Trim shrubs and pull
weeds. Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groups keeping. Rake.
Mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
General laborer duties associated with asphalt paving, patching or prep crews. 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.
Class B Commercial Driver’s License, with air brakes component form the State of Connecticut required.
(Required for Maintainer I, Grade II ONLY).
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 it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities,
qualifications, physical and cognitive demands which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair
representation of the “typical” demands of the position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer MF/AA/DIS
For further information and contact:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
45 LYON TERRACEBRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
Position Applied for Date
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name
First
Name
M.I.
Mailing
Address
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
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
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY HALL 45 LYON TERRACE BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06604-4023
Non-Competitive Employment Application
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
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 B
ridgeport
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.
For purposes of Affirmative Action, we are requesting that you fill out the data below. This data will in no way
be used to influence your possible selection for an
y position. The purpose of collecting this data is statistical and
may help this office to determine whether advertising is reaching all segments of the community.
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