Building Superintendent 1

State of Connecticut • Hartford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is hiring a full-time Building Superintendent 1 in its Facilities Unit in Hartford, Connecticut. The position oversees the daily operation, maintenance, and upkeep of department facilities and supervises building maintenance staff, including assigning and reviewing work and providing training and guidance. The role plans and prioritizes maintenance, conducts routine and special inspections, monitors building systems and equipment, and oversees repairs to maintain safe and functional facilities. Other duties include managing inventories and supplies, preparing rooms for special events, investigating property damage, preparing reports, and coordinating with internal departments, outside agencies, and service providers. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills and respond to facility emergencies.

The position is based at 55 Farmington Avenue in Hartford. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility possible. Hybrid work and situational telework may be available after completion of a working test period, up to one day per week based on agency need.

The job class supervises remedial and custodial services, minor maintenance, and building operations as a shift or functional-area supervisor. Depending on the facility, the incumbent may be in complete charge of these functions, including the physical plant, mechanical equipment, and grounds. The position requires four years of experience in building management or building operations or maintenance, including three years in a lead capacity. The State notes that some military technical maintenance experience may substitute for general experience on a year-for-year basis.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in building management or in the operation or maintenance of buildings.
• Three years of the required general experience must have been in a lead capacity in building maintenance or qualifying military experience. For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Lead Custodian.
• Considerable knowledge of building custodial care, minor maintenance and operations, agency policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Considerable interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to inspect and diagnose repair and improvement needs and recommend and follow through on solutions.
• Ability to handle problems in areas such as security, transportation, or stores; use computer software; and supervise staff.
• Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity, and physical fitness to perform the duties. A physical examination may be required.
• May be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on expertise diagnosing, maintaining, and performing basic repairs on building, cubicle, electrical and furniture systems, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Experience responding to building emergencies outside normal business hours with 24/7 on-call responsibilities.
• Familiarity with local building codes, life safety codes, ADA, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Experience supervising facilities staff, creating work assignments, and conducting employee training and performance evaluations.
• Direct experience overseeing contractor bidding, vendor performance, and quality control for building service contracts and projects.
• Ability to track work orders, preventive maintenance, and material inventories and prioritize facility requests using computerized maintenance management system software, Microsoft Office programs, and building management systems for climate control, lighting schedules, and energy-efficiency monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, oversee, and review staff work; provide training and assistance; and conduct performance evaluations.
• Determine priorities and plan building maintenance work; establish and maintain maintenance procedures; and recommend policies and standards.
• Coordinate with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Conduct regular and special inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Inspect facilities and equipment, including lighting, plumbing, heating, and ventilation, and assign staff to address defects or report them to a superior.
• Maintain inventories of furniture and equipment and requisition replacements and supplies.
• Ensure rooms are properly set up for special events.
• Investigate reports of willful or malicious damage to state property.
• Supervise minor repairs that do not require trades workers.
• In a small institution, potentially take charge of the physical plant, mechanical equipment, and grounds; ensure proper temperatures are maintained.
• Respond to emergencies on a twenty-four-hour basis.
• May conduct testing of new products and equipment and perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer; qualifying student loans may be eligible for forgiveness after 10 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed