Building Maintenance Technician I

The Town of West Hartford; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of West Hartford is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician I to perform cleaning and basic building maintenance for municipal facilities. The role supports heating, cooling, and related systems with a Monday–Friday schedule, which may shift to Tue–Sat based on operations.

Responsibilities include cleaning, trash disposal, minor repair tasks, and operation of boilers and HVAC equipment. A high school diploma or GED and CT driver’s license are required, with a pre-employment physical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; valid CT driver's license.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices, building maintenance, and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; perform semi-skilled maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, mop floors and wash walls, windows, and woodwork.
• Dust, polish and move furniture; gather and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Operate boilers, ventilation and air conditioning equipment as directed.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry maintenance.
• Move and set up equipment for events; replace failed windows and screens.

Skills

Building maintenance

Cleaning practices

HVAC operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Boilers

HVAC systems

Electrical repair

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - the Town of West Hartford

The Town of West Hartford announces an Open Competitive Recruitment for the Position of Building Maintenance Technician I. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. $19.99 - $31.42/hour

Job Purpose
Employee performs a wide variety of tasks in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, facilities and limited to a limited extent grounds. Employees are responsible for the performance of general cleaning and custodial work; limited building maintenance and repair tasks that include physical plant heating, ventilation and cooling operation. Business work schedule is Monday through Friday. Based on operational needs, the work schedule could change to Tuesday through Saturday.

Essential Job Functions

• Sweeps, vacuums, mops and polishes floors; washes walls, windows and woodwork.
• Dusts, polishes, arranges and moves furniture and equipment.
• Gather and empty trash and recyclables.
• Mix water and detergents to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Operates powered floor cleaning equipment.
• Replaces light bulbs; unstops and cleans lavatories and toilets.
• Maintains, replenishes and issues cleaning and related supplies and equipment.
• Operates boilers, ventilation systems and air conditioning equipment to ensure building temperatures are maintained at comfortable levels as determined by the Director or his/her designee.
• Cleans, services and repairs heating, ventilation and cooling systems, including such tasks as lubricating motors, changing filters and cleaning system components.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Performs minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry maintenance and repair.
• Moves furniture and equipment; sets up and breaks down scheduled events.
• Replaces broken windows and screens and other building parts.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building maintenance and cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation and care of heating, ventilation and cooling systems.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and electricity.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks without immediate supervision.
• Ability to meet and deal courteously with the public and customers.

Work Environment

Work is performed in business offices, mechanical rooms, restrooms and limited outdoor settings with interruptions, distraction and noise. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and environmental regulations are required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to, stand, walk, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach and stretch with hands and arms with a full range of motion, climb ladders, crawl in tight spaces. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis.

Able to see objects far away, in order to drive, close, in order to read.

Ability to concentrate on fine details with some interruption. Needs to attend to task/function for 45-60 minutes at a time. Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given over periods of time.

Exposure to dirt, noise, fumes, and other disagreeable conditions. Personal protection equipment is required in the performance of some job functions. May be exposed to blood or bodily fluids, hazardous waste materials, high and low temperatures, sudden temperature fluctuations and outside seasonal temperatures, grease, oil, dust, and chemicals.

Work may include extended work periods in excess of eight hours and being called to respond to the essential obligations of the town. May be assigned and required to work outside the normal business and a schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate and possess a valid Connecticut driver's license. A driving record in accordance with the Town of West Hartford Driving Policy. Physical work experience that demonstrates work reliability and dependability in work attendance. Subject to a pre-employment physical and background check.

Method of Selection

Oral Board Examination 100% 70

Applicants must achieve a score of 70% to be placed on the Eligible List for this position. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of applicants invited to any phase of the selection process.

An individual appointed to the position must satisfactorily complete a six (6) Month probationary period.

The Town of West Hartford shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability or sexual orientation. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation on the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

If you need an accommodation on the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 860-561-7488 or email Alan Horner.

Individuals who do not have access to a computer or need assistance completing an online application may visit the Noah Webster Library or its branches for access and assistance.

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