Facilities Associate

HRA of New Britain Inc • Bristol, CT

4d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Associate is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned buildings and grounds, carrying out routine repairs, installations, and moves, and performing scheduled preventive maintenance of equipment. The position is based at HRA of New Britain’s Bristol facilities and works the second shift, 3:00 or 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role may also require weekend, holiday, and on-call work as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma (GED) or higher preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to prioritize work requests and handle multiple tasks while projecting a courteous image.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and use basic math skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in schedule, work assignments, and environment, including working weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.
• Excellent oral communication skills and ability to work with and direct others.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of equipment upkeep and care.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; use equipment with manual dexterity; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak audibly; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; bend, stoop, walk, and reach overhead.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Maintenance experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish and/or Polish.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair buildings, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures, and maintain grounds, including lawn care and snow removal as required.
• Install partitions, doors, window frames and glass, ceilings, floor coverings, furniture, and equipment.
• Assemble new equipment not covered by trade technicians.
• Prepare surfaces and apply paint or wallpaper.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and safety inspections on facilities and equipment.
• Carry out cleaning operations, including waste removal, lavatory cleaning, floor care, and general facility cleaning.
• Maintain and store equipment and cleaning tools.
• Lift, move, and transport supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Perform additional duties required by the Program Manager and/or Division Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED