Athletics Maintainer

Branford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker

Date Posted:
1/9/2026

Location:
185 Damascus Road Branford CT 06405

Date Available:
Immediately After Filled

Closing Date:
01/23/2026

VACANCY NOTICE
2025 - 2026 School Year
January 9 2026

Branford Public Schools
Athletics Maintainer
12 months; 40 hours/week

Department: Facilities
Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Athletics Maintainer is to provide students staff faculty and visitors with athletic facilities that are clean safe and efficient for use.
Supervision received: Direct supervision from the Director of Facilities
Hourly Rate: $31.08 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance of natural grass fields including mowing trimming seeding aerating top dressing raking grooming field lining and game maintenance
Maintenance of artificial turf fields including grooming blowing turf repair sweeping adding infill
General upkeep of outdoor athletic areas including spring/fall cleanup hedge trimming planting pressure washing litter pickup trash removal
Operate and provide basic routine maintenance to machinery such as mowers string trimmers chainsaws hedge trimmers
Perform minor maintenance and basic trade skills to make repairs on equipment and within facilities including: assembly and installation of equipment as well as demolition and removal of equipment
Troubleshoot and repair equipment such as: scoreboards public address systems timing systems and equipment related to the different athletic programs
Move equipment and supplies around and between athletic venues as needed for the operation of events
Snow/ice removal operations within and around athletic venues and throughout the district as necessary
May be asked to perform or assist with maintenance of swimming pool as needed
Supports maintenance and cleaning of indoor athletic facilities such as gymnasiums storage areas locker rooms as needed
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

A strong understanding of field maintenance principles
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of athletics including baseball softball football lacrosse field hockey soccer track and field
Ability to communicate effectively with coaches and other staff members to ensure that the fields are maintained to a high standard

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED Diploma
Trade School experience preferred
Experience maintaining athletic facilities and fields

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required an eight (8) hour workday to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat stoop or kneel reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and / or move up to 90lbs such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push / pull items such as tables bleachers scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works outdoors and will occasionally work indoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products degreasers and sprays while performing the duties of this job. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Start Date: Immediately After Filled
Open Until: January 23 2026

Interested candidates must complete the application online at

(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)
Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply

Position Type:Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds WorkerDate Posted:1/9/2026Location:185 Damascus Road Branford CT 06405Date Available:Immediately After Filled Closing Date: 01/23/2026VACANCY NOTICE 2025 - 2026 School Year January 9 2026 Branford Public Schools Athletics Maintainer 12 months; 40 hours/we...