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Town of Putnam
Position Vacancy - Caretaker
The Town of Putnam, Connecticut is accepting applications for the position of Parks and Grounds Caretaker (35 HOURS a week) until Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 4:30 PM.   Applications, resumes or letters of interest will be submitted to the Director of Parks and Recreation,  126 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260.
Qualifications, Skills, and Other Requirements:
One year of labor maintenance experience and experience in safe operations of trucks and construction equipment is required. The Parks and Recreation Maintainer must:
• Possess a Class Il Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License will be REQUIRED, copy with application or copy of pending CDL from DMV.
• Experience in the operation of grass cutting and lawn care equipment
• Experience in the operation of snow plowing equipment
• Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Have the ability to safely operate trucks and other motor vehicles
      Have the ability to climb and/or work in high places, and;
• Have the ability to operate equipment requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
• Assist town in preparing for special Events and supervise Activities at Bandstand and Rotary Park on weekends.
Applicant will be required to take and pass a pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol tests as a condition of employment.
Questions concerning this vacancy should be directed to Wilfred Bousquet, Director of Parks and Recreation, at 963-6800, EXT. 141
The Town of Putnam, Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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