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Utility Worker/Dishwasher Shifts Available: Part-time opportunities available Pay: $18 per hour Who We Are: Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care.

Utility Worker/Dishwasher Shifts Available: Part-time opportunities available Pay: $18 per hour Who We Are: Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care.

Utility Person - 2nd Shift AMAT North Branford, Connecticut, United States Job ID: 526009 Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state ...

Utility Maintenance - 2nd Shift AMAT Wallingford, Connecticut, United States Job ID: 526926 Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state ...

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Utility * 1.1 Follows proper cleaning procedures in dish room as per department cleaning schedule and observed by manager/supervisor. * 2. Pot Washing ...

As a Utility Maintenance Operator, the selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers. Our core values are safety, quality, and integrity in ...

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Utility * 1.1 Follows proper cleaning procedures in dish room as per department cleaning schedule and observed by manager/supervisor. * 2. Pot Washing ...

As a utility person, the selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers. Our core values are safety, quality and integrity in everything we do.

About the role As a Utility Operator, you will be responsible to perform a variety of operational tasks safely and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic industrial environment to support Reworld ...

Utility Coat provided, one free meal per shift, and willing to train! *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available * Pay Range : $18.00 per hour to $19.50 per hour. Free meals, uniforms and laundering ...

About the role As a Utility Operator, you will be responsible to perform a variety of operational tasks safely and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic industrial environment to support Reworld ...

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Skilled linemen needed for aerial utility construction. Work includes placing new strand, fiber, various pole transfer and make ready work, pole setting and removals, placing innerduct, fiber, copper ...

Prior utility experience preferred. * Perks: Free uniform! Free parking! * Fixed Pay Rate : $16.94 per hour. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU A fun work environment, robust benefits package, great team members ...

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How much do utility jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for utility in Connecticut is $18.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a utility worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Utility Worker, you need a solid understanding of maintenance procedures, basic mechanical skills, and often a high school diploma or GED. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment is typically required, and some roles may require certifications like OSHA safety training. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication set outstanding utility workers apart. These skills ensure safety, operational efficiency, and effective teamwork in maintaining facilities or public infrastructure.

What is a utility worker?

Utility workers are employees responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of essential services such as water, electricity, gas, and waste management. Their duties may include installing, repairing, and maintaining utility infrastructure, responding to service outages, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Utility workers often work outdoors in various weather conditions and may be required to work irregular hours to address emergencies. This role is critical to ensuring that communities have reliable access to necessary public services.

What are some common daily responsibilities for a utility worker in a facility or plant setting?

Utility Workers typically handle a variety of tasks that support smooth operations, such as cleaning and maintaining work areas, assisting with equipment setup or breakdown, and transporting materials or tools as needed. The role often requires flexibility, as priorities can shift based on production demands or urgent maintenance needs. Utility Workers frequently collaborate with supervisors, machine operators, and maintenance teams to ensure safety standards are met and workflows remain uninterrupted. This hands-on position is ideal for those who enjoy active work and being part of a supportive team environment.

What do utility workers do?

A utility worker performs general maintenance tasks, often for a public space or a plant that oversees a public utility, like power or water. These positions usually require physical labor and lifting, and depending on the industry may include the operation of specialized equipment or vehicles. Typical duties involve cleaning facilities, repairing and maintaining equipment, and more. Alternatively, a food service utility worker helps with basic restaurant operations. Their responsibilities often include cleaning dishes, maintaining equipment, and prepping food in the kitchen.

What are the most commonly searched types of Utility jobs in Connecticut? The most popular types of Utility jobs in Connecticut are:
What cities in Connecticut are hiring for Utility jobs? Cities in Connecticut with the most Utility job openings:
Infographic showing various Utility job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $39,030 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Utility Worker/Dishwasher

Life Care Services

Essex, CT • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Life, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Position: Utility Worker/Dishwasher

Shifts Available:   Part-time opportunities available

Pay: $18 per hour

Who We Are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Essex, Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You Will Enjoy:

  • 401(k) with company match 
  • Resident sponsored educational scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Free electric vehicle charging stations
  • Daily Pay - Work today, get paid today

Essex Meadows is seeking hospitality focused Utility Worker/Dishwasher to join our team. The Utility Worker performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies. 

Essential Job Duties:

  • Performs under the direction of supervisory personnel, dish and pot washing, general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies.
  • Sets up the dish and pot washing area.
  • Prepares for dish washing and washes pots, dishes and utensils.
  • Distributes and stores clean pots, dishes and utensils.
  • Cleans and sanitizes production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
  • Empties trash containers as required.

 Other Duties:

  •  Maintains standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.
  • Maintains safe and sanitary conditions.
  • Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
  • Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
  • Ability to set up and operate dish washing equipment.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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About Life Care Services

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s an industry pioneer with more than a half-century of experience, making a difference in the lives of seniors has been our sole focus since day one. At LCS, we’ve designed a dedicated family of companies to help fulfill your community’s mission. This structure allows us to develop and share expertise across our company to deliver innovative solutions to seniors and their communities. We are guided by five principles to ensure that every company decision is made with integrity and for the good of the seniors we serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1971

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