State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (37.5 Hour) (0381TC)

$22.26-$28.19 Hourly / $1,669.39-$2,114.03 BiWeekly /
$43,571.00-$55,176.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing duties a substantial amount of time (75%) in one or both of the following areas:

  • Transportation of individuals serviced by the agency;
  • Grounds care (outside services) equipment operation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Initially works under the close supervision of an employee of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May oversee the work of patients or students assigned to assist in maintenance functions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

See attached addendum.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • follow oral and written instructions; 
    • operate equipment and vehicles used in daily work; 
    • learn policies and procedures; 
    • operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work; 
    • record keep.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

TC 11

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group TC 11 approved effective May 5, 2022. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-066

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/19/2023

ADDENDUM

Examples of Duties by General Work Areas

ALL AREAS

  • Keeps simple records and prepares reports (this should be related to duties and not a full-time office record keeping position); 
  • Performs related duties as required.

TRANSPORTATION OF INDIVIDUALS SERVICED BY THE AGENCY:

  • Operates a passenger motor vehicle for transportation of individuals with disabilities and other patients; 
  • Ensures safety of all passengers; 
  • Maintains vehicles in good condition including cleaning and lubrication and preventive maintenance as required; 
  • Keeps records in connection with vehicles (gas, oil, mileage) and materials delivered; 
  • May deliver medications to and from various locations; 
  • May pick up and deliver prescriptions, payroll documents, mail, equipment, medical records, various documents, groceries, etc; 
  • May pick up and deliver other state vehicles to state facilities; 
  • May perform some stores functions involving loading and unloading of materials, inventory and record keeping.

GROUNDS CARE (OUTSIDE SERVICES):

  • Operates the following equipment a substantial amount of time (75%):
    • Skid steer loader;
    • High productivity front end machine or multi-attachment snow blower and/or mower; 
    • Power drain cleaning equipment; 
    • Power striping machine;
    • Chain saws and/or brush chippers; 
    • Self-propelled sweeping and/or vacuum machine;
    • Other related commercial and heavy-duty equipment.

These are only examples of types of tasks that a Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) may be expected to perform. Incumbents in this class will also be expected to perform related duties as required.

CLASS: 0381TC; REV: 5/1/2023;