Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

DDS Central Office • Norwalk, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services is hiring a Maintainer for WR Facilities Management in Norwalk, Connecticut. This full-time position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week on the first shift, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday as regular days off. Work schedule flexibility is required to meet job demands.

In a state agency, Maintainers perform basic, generally unskilled tasks requiring little prior experience or training. Work may involve building and equipment maintenance, grounds care, food services, operating trucks with a capacity under five tons, or parking garage functions. Duties for this vacancy are referenced in an attached addendum, which was not included in the supplied description.

The Department of Developmental Services partners with the individuals it supports and their families to support lifelong planning and create meaningful opportunities for individuals to participate as valued members of their communities. The posting highlights professional growth and paid professional development opportunities, work-life balance, and eligibility of State employment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• Any experience and training that provide the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Interpersonal skills.
• 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; physical fitness must be maintained.
• Incumbents may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.
• A physical examination may be required.

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, commercial kitchen equipment, or similar items between locations and up or down stairs.
• Experience with custodial work in a large setting, such as health care or schools.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic tasks in one or more areas, which may include building and equipment maintenance, grounds care, food services, operating trucks under five tons, or parking garage functions.
• Follow oral and written instructions and learn applicable policies and procedures.
• Operate, care for, and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
• Perform record-keeping tasks.

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer; qualifying employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed