Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

DDS Central Office•Meriden, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services is hiring a Maintainer (PCN 139546) for the South Region Facilities Management location in Meriden. The role performs basic building and equipment maintenance and grounds-care tasks to help keep facilities 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. Work may include minor building repairs; routine and preventive maintenance; snow removal and upkeep of vehicles and grounds equipment; safety checks and recordkeeping; custodial work; moving furniture and supplies; and coordinating facility needs with a landlord, contractors, and other maintenance staff. The job class may also involve assisting skilled trades workers with appropriate tasks. The Department of Developmental Services partners with individuals it supports and their families to support lifelong planning and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to participate as valued members of their communities. The state offers comprehensive employee benefits, professional growth and development opportunities, and a commitment to work/life balance. The role may require appropriate current licenses, permits, or certifications if required by the appointing authority. Physical demands and working conditions may include lifting moderate to heavy weights, exposure to extreme weather, equipment-related injury risks, and potential exposure to assaultive or abusive patients or clients. Incumbents may be required to complete asbestos-removal training consistent with EPA guidelines and use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles. A physical examination may be required.

Requirements

Experience and training that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for the role; no specific minimum amount is stated.
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.
Recordkeeping ability.
Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, visual acuity, and auditory acuity to perform the duties.
May be required by the appointing authority 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 or commercial kitchen equipment between locations, 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 maintain safe, functional facilities.
Check and maintain building equipment and components, including gauges, filters, doors, furniture, fixtures, and mechanical equipment.
Perform grounds-care tasks such as snow removal, sanding walkways, mowing, trimming, litter collection, and maintaining outdoor areas.
Perform vehicle and grounds-equipment upkeep, including routine maintenance coordination and minor repairs as applicable.
Monitor and document preventative safety checks for items such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of high-touch areas and perform custodial functions as required.
Manage facility supplies and communicate with the landlord and outside contractors about facility needs.
Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed.
Keep simple records and prepare reports related to duties.
Assist skilled workers or higher-grade maintenance staff with appropriate tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.