POSITION TITLE:       Seasonal Highway Maintainer    

DEPARTMENT:           Public Works 

REPORTS TO:            Director of Public Works or designee 

CLASSIFICATION:      Hourly; Temporary; Unaffiliated; Flexible Hours 

SALARY:                      $18.25 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Manual work supporting the maintenance of various aspects of the Town’s infrastructure, public facilities and grounds; all other related work, as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITIES:

•    Assists in maintenance repair of roadway system including but not limited to road surface, shoulder maintenance, drainage maintenance, street sign replacement or repair, trimming/mowing, litter removal and vegetation control.

•    Assists in maintenance on Town facilities including landscaping.

•    Performs preventive and general equipment repair and other general maintenance tasks.

•    Performs other related duties in the Department of Public Works as assigned.

•    Complies with all safety regulations and procedures. 

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

•    Minimum of 18 years of age.

•    Some mechanical knowledge preferred.

•    Highly self-motivated and goal oriented.

•    Ability to function as part of a team to accomplish goals. 

•    Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

•    Must possess a Valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, drive a vehicle, use hand to finger coordination, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.  Must have the ability to traverse difficult, rocky, steep or swampy terrain, and to work outdoors in inclement weather as required. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and read various documents.

Job Title:          Park Maintainer III

Reports To:     General Foreman

Department:    Public Works

Union Affiliation:  N/A

FLSA Classification: Non Exempt (Seasonal)

DESCRIPTION

I.    Job Summary

Maintain landscaping, ball fields and general cleanliness of the Town of Monroe’s public recreational facilities.

II.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Coordinate/supervise work of junior employees.

•    Operate grass cutting and other motorized equipment including chain saws, trimmers, beach and ball field groomers, on and off-road vehicles.

•    Open and close park buildings.

•    Maintain baseball/softball diamonds, soccer, lacrosse and football fields, plus park grounds.

•    Clean and disinfect bathhouses, restrooms, buildings, beach and pool areas.

•    Enforce park rules and regulations.

•    Perform general park maintenance (cleaning, painting, picking up debris, etc.).

•    Perform other  duties  as necessary  to  maintain  park  buildings  and  all  grounds  under Department’s jurisdiction.

III.    Minimum Qualifications

A.    Education:  N/A

B.    Experience:  Minimum age of 18. Preferably 21 years of age or older.  At least six months (two summer seasons) prior paid experience with lawn cutting and trimming and operating above motorized equipment, preferably with the Town of Monroe.

C.    Skills and Abilities:  Must hold valid driver’s license and have ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.  Sufficient mechanical knowledge required to make minor repairs on equipment.  Willingness to work as part of a team, with flexibility to do whatever is required.

IV.    Physical Requirements

Outdoor work during the summer season, including nights and weekends, with minimal time off.

V.    Work Environment

Primarily outdoor work during the summer months.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $16.75 per hour

TOWN OF MONROE

EMPLOYMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:            Director of Health

DEPARTMENT:                Health

REPORTS TO:                First Selectman

CLASSIFICATION: Salaried; Unaffiliated; 35 Hours per week

SALARY RANGE;           $96,094 - $132,646 annually

JOB SUMMARY:

Oversees the Health Department of the Town of Monroe and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and 

implementation of Health Department activities. Enforces the State Public Health code as required by the State 

Department of Public Health. Consults with and advises the Town and the Board of Health on the development and 

implementation of strategic plans and policies as well as issues concerning the management and administration of the 

Health Department. Provides for emergency preparedness planning and ensures for any necessary emergency response 

from Public Health. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Identifies community Public Health needs, develops and coordinates programs, implements legislative changes and 

disseminates Public Health information; oversees and directs all environmental health inspections and activities; 

conducts field inspections when needed;

 Communicates to educate and inform other agencies and community organizations on Public Health issues; 

conducts hearings, appeals and investigations regarding Public Health issues, implements and enforce acceptable 

practices and actions

 Performs fieldwork, such as, but not limited to soil testing inspections, and re-inspections of sewage disposal 

systems, food service facilities, public pools, daycare centers, beauty and nail salons/barber shops and bathing 

areas; investigates complaints; assists the Public Health Nurse during the investigation of outbreaks of food borne 

illness and other diseases which may be caused by environmental factors; obtains samples

 Available to respond outside established work hours

 Establishes staff goals, objectives, and performance standards

 Conducts administrative reviews and program evaluations in order to monitor, and improve, the effectiveness and 

efficiency of department services 

 Supervises and monitors employee performance up to including recommendation of employment status

 Identifies employee skills and training needs. Prepares plans for providing adequate training and skill development 

opportunities

 Supervises department personnel and conducts performance evaluations; participates in employee relations

 Identifies programmatic needs and strives toward the development of comprehensive health programs; develops 

effective working relationships with Town agencies and appropriate public and private entities and various 

community groups and organizations

 Establishes and utilizes technology in order to provide relevant information for decision making, improve 

productivity and enhance individual and programmatic accountability

 Conducts administrative tasks, including budget preparation, authorizing and monitoring expenditures, preparing 

reports and grant applications; monitoring staffing patterns and workloads

 Enhances professional competency of community and environmental health issues through participation in 

continuing education programs, professional associations, attendance at meetings, conferences, workshops and 

through consistent review of relevant literature

 Performs related work as required

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

 Extensive knowledge of Public Health laws, ordinances and regulations

 Extensive knowledge of modern environmental sanitation practices and requirements

 Knowledge of causes, methods of transmission, treatment and control of infectious diseases

 Knowledge of principles of epidemical, disease pathogenesis and treatment

 Knowledge of health promotion/risk reduction strategies and program implementation

 Ability to develop a plan of action to meet identified community health problems

 Managerial ability including the ability to plan and set objectives, direct and control diverse programs, develop and 

train employees, and work with boards, citizens groups and various local, state and federal officials

 Excellent skill in expressing ideas clearly and logically both written and orally

 Skill in decision making under uncertain conditions with limited data

 Ability to analyze data in order to determine patterns of health and illness in the community and to recognize the 

impact of various environmental, cultural and social influences upon these patterns.

 Ability and skill in developing effective working relations with Boards, Town management, peers, staff, community 

groups and other organizational entities

 Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence and communication in both a written and 

oral manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health with six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of 

Public Health. Must have a current state license as a Registered Sanitarian or demonstrate an ability to obtain said 

license within two (2) years. Must meet qualifications for bonding and an equivalent combination of education and 

experience necessary to qualify for designation of Health Director as provided in the Connecticut General Statutes; and 

must possess valid Connecticut Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May work in confined or restricted areas that may occasionally involve incidental exposure to physical harm. There is 

potential for exposure to infectious diseases which would require the use of personal protective equipment. The 

physical demands and work environment described herein is representative of those that must be met by an employee 

to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable 

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in office settings with the duties of the job requiring hand-eye coordination, sitting, 

standing, walking and lifting or moving up to 35 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the 

ability to adjust focus.