Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Rocky Hill, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Maintainer to join our team within the Physical Plant. For over 160 years, DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in "serving those who have served." This is accomplished through our: Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services.

Requirements

Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; learn policies and procedures; operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work; record keep.
Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services for a facility that operates 24/7/365.
Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Experience with custodial duties including mopping, disinfecting, stripping and waxing floors, and terminal cleaning.
Experience with infectious disease protocols.
Experience with building and equipment maintenance.
Holds a valid driver's license.
Experience with trades such as Electrical, (HVAC) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, Painting.

Responsibilities

Keeps simple records and prepares reports.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks including but not limited to: Checks gauges for established settings; Checks steam trap indicators; Checks belt tension (blowers, fans and rotating equipment); Changes filters (water, gas, HVACR, etc); Inspects doors for damage; Tightens chairs, tables, desks, door hinges, and cabinets and lubricates when necessary; Replaces castors; Cleans grease traps; May check temperatures against pre-established settings; May clean strainers and boilers; May replace ceiling tiles and loose floor tiles; May spot patch walls; May replace washers; May repair minor leaks in toilets, drinking fountains, etc.; May attach shelving and put up bulletin boards, pictures, etc.; May clean motor housings, ducts and other mechanical equipment; May act as a relief person for other maintenance employees; May perform custodial functions as required; May move furniture.
Digs ditches; Shovels materials such as sand, stone, dirt, snow, etc; Operates hand, small power equipment, snowblowers, mowers and attachments; Cuts weeds or brush; Weeds gardens; Rakes fill, loam, grass or leaves; Moves, loads, unloads and distributes supplies and equipment; Cleans gutters, storm sewers and catch basins; Plants, fertilizes and limes vegetables, lawns, flowers, shrubs, etc. with detailed instruction from supervisor; Trims shrubs; May supervise parking to enforce regulations; May operate and perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles such as tractors, trailers, multiple power mowers, snow blowers and snow plows required in care of grounds, walks and roads; May sand and salt walkways; Picks up litter; Empties trash receptacles and maintains dumpster areas.
Assists a skilled worker by passing tools, carrying or lifting materials and running errands; Acts as a helper to a higher grade Maintainer or Qualified Craft Worker in more difficult tasks requiring special or greater skills; May perform semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical work and other trades; May clean, oil and make minor adjustments to electrical, structural, mechanical, building and utility systems and other equipment.