The Building and Grounds Maintenance Division is responsible for the care and upkeep of 12 town buildings and outside grounds including preventative maintenance on heating and air conditioning units. The division also maintains and services all of its equipment with the exception of plated vehicles. All painting is done in-house, as well as light plumbing and electrical work. Five town facilities have irrigation which is operated and maintained by the division.
Building and Grounds is also responsible for the following:
20 ball fields
19 tennis courts
8 playgrounds
2 skateboard parks
8 basketball courts
13 soccer fields
1 football field
On December 1, 2005 the Buildings and Grounds Division assumed the responsibility for all outside maintenance at Enfield’s 12 schools.
Seasonal jobs consist of mowing approximately 188 acres at our buildings and recreational fields and 200 acres of school grounds.
In addition to mulching all trees, plants, etc. during the winter months, the division assists the Highway Division by snowplowing and sanding of 89 downtown roads, all town owned parking lots including schools and 85 town-owned sidewalks.