Top 25 Parks recreation Jobs in Wallingford Ct

Parks Maintainer
TOWN OF GUILFORD —Guilford, CT
- $24.26 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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School-Based Trainer
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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School Resource Officer
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Public school
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Lifeguard
Town of Middlefield —Middlefield, CT
- $20 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Clerical Assistant
TOWN OF GLASTONBURY —Glastonbury, CT
- $21.69 - $27.11 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
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Recreation Program Coordinator/Camp Director
Town of Monroe - CT —Monroe, CT
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fall Athletics Facility Manager/AD for the 2026-2027 School Year – Various Locations - (A108-2627)
Hartford Public Schools —Hartford, CT
- Part-time
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
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Department of Public Works - Truck Driver
Advanced Hospitality —Clinton, CT
- $30.93 an hour
- Email
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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Lifeguard/ Temporary/ Summer Seasonal
City of West Haven —West Haven, CT
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Security Guard
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Conflict management
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Residential Counselor - 3rd Shift Weekday
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Residential Counselor, 1st Shift
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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PACES / CORE Activity Coordinator
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Master's degree
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PACES Teacher Aide
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
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Birth-to-Three Provider, Per Diem
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Per diem
- Bilingual
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Children
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Driver
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
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Residential Counselor - Weekend Overnight
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Overnight shift
- Writing skills
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Residential Counselor - Weekend Day Shift
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Pupil Personnel Services Coordinator
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Senior level
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Teacher of the Deaf
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
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Parks Maintainer

TOWN OF GUILFORD
Guilford, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.26 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Basic math
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Pesticide Applicator's License

Full Job Description

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON TOWN WEBSITE: https://www.guilfordct.gov/town_departments/human_resources/job_listings.php

EXEMPT: NO SALARY LEVEL: B6

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

REPORTS TO: PARKS SUPERVISOR

LOCATION: 32 CHURCH STREET

HOURS: 40 Hours per Week

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor, performs manual work and some skilled labor at parks, beaches, and school grounds. Work frequently involves heavy lifting and strenuous tasks and is usually performed out-of-doors involving exposure to varying climatic conditions. Cuts grass, uses loader and other equipment, shovels and plows snow, and performs other parks and grounds maintenance duties, including overtime, as assigned. Considered essential personnel in times of weather emergencies. Represented by the Guilford Employee Association (GEA).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs various maintenance tasks related to outside parks and grounds maintenance, including cutting grass.
Operates mowers, tractors, loaders, snow plows, snow blowers, trash and recycling truck, and other equipment.
Hauls equipment on trailers.
Responsible for maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Prepares ball fields for games.
Repairs irrigation heads.
Repairs picnic tables, fences, bleachers and other park & recreation equipment.
Inspects and makes repairs to playground and skate park equipment.
Applies chemicals and fertilizers to grounds.
Maintains parks, lawns, ball parks, and other Town and school properties.
Maintains synthetic turf fields.
Picks up litter.
Performs trash and recycling collection.
Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
Assists various contractors in grounds and recreational equipment installation and maintenance.
Works overtime for snow removal and other weather- related emergencies, as required.
Works overtime for beach cleaning, ballfield maintenance, turf maintenance, and special events, as required.
Assists in training and/or guiding new or seasonal employees in job duties.
Attends training programs on safety, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and OSHA compliance.
Complies with all proper safety procedures and regulations.
Treats other employees, and any others with whom there is contact, with courtesy, respect and professionalism.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of safe operation of power tools and equipment.
Knowledge of materials and methods of maintaining athletic fields, grounds, and recreation facilities.
Skills in interpersonal relations.
Ability to pass a pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation and drug test.
Ability to back up trailers.
Ability to drive and operate all parks department vehicles and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform heavy manual work under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a changing work environment.
Ability to deal and cope with the public in a sometimes, high pressure environment.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to work overtime, as required.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with all Town requirements and policies.
Ability to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; and talk and hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to eighty (80) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Graduate as well as a minimum of three (3) months of experience in performing heavy manual labor or turf maintenance, landscaping or equivalent.
Must have and maintain valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
Possess or be willing to obtain Connecticut Commercial Pesticide Operators License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather twelve months of the year in both sub-zero and extremely hot conditions. The employee occasionally may work near moving mechanical parts, is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and fumes and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. In such cases, as a safety measure, a respirator will be provided and must be used. Eye protection and ear protection devices are provided and must be worn near moving and/or loud mechanical parts.

The noise level in the outside work environment can be loud and provided eye and ear protection is required when using power equipment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be required..

Pay: $24.26 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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parks recreation jobs in wallingford ct

Parks Maintainer

School-Based Trainer

School Resource Officer

Lifeguard

Clerical Assistant

Recreation Program Coordinator/Camp Director

Fall Athletics Facility Manager/AD for the 2026-2027 School Year – Various Locations - (A108-2627)

Department of Public Works - Truck Driver

Lifeguard/ Temporary/ Summer Seasonal

Security Guard

Residential Counselor - 3rd Shift Weekday

Residential Counselor, 1st Shift

PACES / CORE Activity Coordinator

PACES Teacher Aide

Birth-to-Three Provider, Per Diem

Driver

Residential Counselor - Weekend Overnight

Residential Counselor - Weekend Day Shift

Pupil Personnel Services Coordinator

Teacher of the Deaf

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