Facility Maintenance Custodian

Connecticut Junior Republic (Cjr) • Waterbury, CT

232d • $23

About The Position

The Facility Maintenance Custodian is responsible for performing custodial and general maintenance duties for the Waterbury campus buildings and grounds. This includes troubleshooting mechanical problems, first respondent to emergencies, and primary on-call duty coverage. Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming as needed. Service, clean, and supply restrooms, lavatories, and showers. Dust furniture, fixtures, walls, machines, equipment and polish metal fixtures or trimmings. Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors. Follow cleaning schedules, quality control standards, and complete assigned work in a timely manner. Responsible for light maintenance work / building updates. Maintain a documented preventative maintenance schedule required to keep equipment and buildings running smoothly. Report damaged or non-working equipment in a timely manner. Work with program managers to evaluate facility and special needs. Point person for coordinating meetings and schedules with outside contractors on special projects. Perform outdoor work related to facility cleanliness such as picking up litter and sweeping steps and sidewalks. Provides support for shoveling snow/spreading salt. Ability to work overtime as necessary. Work Special functions. Primary On-Call duty coverage. Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person. Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness. Regular and consistent attendance. Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisory or management staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of facility maintenance experience.
• Required to be the first respondent to maintenance emergencies.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend shop service manuals.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial and general maintenance duties for the Waterbury campus buildings and grounds.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Respond to emergencies as the first respondent.
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming as needed.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms, lavatories, and showers.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, walls, machines, equipment and polish metal fixtures or trimmings.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Follow cleaning schedules and quality control standards.
• Responsible for light maintenance work and building updates.
• Maintain a documented preventative maintenance schedule.
• Report damaged or non-working equipment in a timely manner.
• Work with program managers to evaluate facility and special needs.
• Coordinate meetings and schedules with outside contractors on special projects.
• Perform outdoor work related to facility cleanliness.
• Support shoveling snow and spreading salt.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Attend special functions.
• Communicate and cooperate with people from all cultural identities.
• Foster teamwork and work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisory or management staff.

Benefits

• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment.
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over).
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over).
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time).
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time).
• Annual monetary incentives.
• Tuition Assistance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Career Growth Opportunities.
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program.
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid.
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED