Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

DDS South Region•Newington, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services is hiring a Maintainer (PCN 139495) for its South Region facility in Newington. The role performs basic building and equipment maintenance, grounds care, and related facility tasks to help keep DDS service environments safe, clean, and functional. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a first-shift schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Flexibility is required to meet job demands. Duties may include minor building repairs, preventive maintenance, snow removal, vehicle and grounds-equipment upkeep, cleaning and sanitizing high-touch areas, and monitoring and documenting safety checks such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. The maintainer also supports facility operations by managing supplies, communicating with the landlord, coordinating with outside contractors, keeping simple records, and performing other assigned duties. The job class encompasses basic tasks in building and equipment maintenance, grounds care, food services, operation of trucks under five tons, or parking garage functions. Duties may include assisting skilled workers, performing custodial tasks, moving furniture, operating and maintaining grounds equipment, and carrying out minor tasks in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, or electrical work, as appropriate to the skill level of the position. The position requires the physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity needed to perform its duties. Work may involve lifting moderate to heavy weights, extreme weather, equipment-related injury risks, and possible exposure to assaultive or abusive patients or clients. Incumbents may need to complete an asbestos removal program and use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles. A physical examination may be required.

Requirements

Any experience and training that provide the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities; the job class describes tasks as basic and of an unskilled nature, with little prior experience or training required.
Interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and learn policies and procedures.
Ability to operate, care for, and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
Record-keeping ability.
Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, visual acuity, and auditory acuity to perform the duties.
May be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with commercial snow removal equipment.
Experience using commercial lawn equipment.
Experience with grounds care.
Experience with building maintenance.
Experience with motor equipment maintenance and servicing.
Experience with parking garage functions.
Experience using commercial-grade cleaning materials and practices.
Experience moving large furniture items, such as home furnishings or commercial kitchen equipment, including up and down stairs.
Experience with custodial work in a large setting such as healthcare or schools.
Experience using Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Perform minor building repairs and preventive maintenance to keep facilities safe and functional.
Perform grounds care, including snow removal and maintaining walkways and outdoor areas.
Maintain vehicles and grounds equipment, including coordinating routine maintenance and performing minor repairs as appropriate.
Monitor and document preventative safety checks, including checks of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
Clean and sanitize high-touch areas and perform custodial functions as required.
Manage facility supplies and coordinate facility needs by communicating with the landlord and working with outside contractors.
Keep simple records and prepare reports related to assigned duties.
Assist skilled workers with tools, materials, lifting, errands, or appropriate semi-skilled tasks.
Move furniture and supplies and perform other duties as assigned.