Job & Volunteer Openings in Farmington
Golf carts, blueprints, firehose—pick your post ⚒️🚒⛳️
Farmington’s official Employment page lists three paid openings and a slate of volunteer seats on town boards and commissions. The posts stay live “Open Until Filled,” so applicants still have a shot at summer paychecks—or résumé‑polishing committee service. farmington-ct.org
Paid Positions
| Job | Type | Pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Starter/Ranger/Pro Shop Attendee | Limited‑Term | $16.35 per hour (DOE) | Keep pace, sell tees, chase errant Titleists ⛳️ |
| Part‑Time Assistant Building Official | Part‑Time | $48.00 per hour | Code‑enforcement sleuth; hard hat optional 🏗️ |
| Part‑Time Fire Fighter | Part‑Time | $20.00 per hour | Respond, rescue, repeat—without the 24‑hour shifts 🚒 |
Questions? Call Assistant Town Manager Kathryn Krajewski at 860‑675‑2350 or email Devon Aldave. farmington-ct.org
Volunteer Seats (Boards & Commissions)
| Committee | Term Ends | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Design Review | 2026 | Shape what gets built—and what gets repainted sage green 🎨 |
| Building Code Board of Appeals | 2027 | Decide when 2 × 4s become headaches 📐 |
| Green Efforts | Indefinite | Compost, solar arrays, berry‑loving bears 🌱 |
| Housing Authority | 2029 | Guide affordable‑housing strategy 🏘️ |
| Human Relations | 2026 | Mediate, educate, caffeinate ☮️ |
| Justice of the Peace | 2029 | Sign vows, keep the peace, maybe judge a pie contest ⚖️ |
| Veterans Memorial Committee | 2026 & 2030 | Steward hometown honor 🇺🇸 |
| Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Alt. | — | Keep rivers pristine—and kayaks upright 🚣 |
| Plainville Area Cable TV Advisory | 2026 | Channel‑surfing for the public good 📺 |
| N. Central Regional Mental Health Board | 2025 | Oversee regional care 🧠 |
| Community & Social Services | — | Tighten the town’s safety net 🤝 |
Volunteer contacts:
- Town Clerk’s Office: 860‑675‑2380 (general board inquiries)
- Nancy Parent: 860‑675‑2390 (Community & Social Services)
- Tom Fitzgerald: 860‑675‑2322 (Volunteer Fire Department) farmington-ct.org
How to Apply
- Download/submit the application linked within each posting.
- Call the relevant contact for questions or to confirm receipt.
- Prepare references; the town does call them.
- Show up—interviews may be on the golf course or at Station #1.
Why These Seats Matter
Farmington runs lean: each ranger keeps weekend tee‑times civil; each part‑time firefighter trims response times; each volunteer board shapes budgets, zoning, and park access. Filling seats means fewer delays and more oversight—exactly what residents demand in budget season.
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About the Author ☕️
Jack Beckett sips a double‑shot cold brew from Einstein Bros. in Ballantyne—paired with an Asiago bagel and an eyebrow raise at the calorie count. When espresso kicks in, he files council notes faster than the cream curdles. DM snark or story tips on X @WeFarmington.
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