Facilities Associate

Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA); Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA) seeks a Facilities Associate for Bristol, CT on 2nd shift. This role handles cleaning, maintenance, and routine repairs across facilities and grounds, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include installing fixtures, painting, preventive maintenance, and coordinating with the Program Manager. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED) or higher preferred.
• Maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation is required.
• Able to read, follow instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and repair of buildings, equipment, furnishings, and grounds.
• Install partitions, doors, window frames/glass, ceilings, floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Assemble new equipment as needed (not covered by trade technicians).
• Prepare surfaces and apply paint or wallpaper.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Clean all areas including waste removal, lavatories, floors, and overall cleanliness.
• Maintain and store equipment and cleaning tools.
• Lift, move, and transport supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Division Director.

Skills

Prioritize work requests

Mechanically inclined

Read instructions

Flexible schedule

Oral communication

Cleaning methods

Chemicals safety

Education

High School Diploma (GED) or higher preferred

Job description

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Facilities Associate

Facilities RFT Manual Labor BRISTOL-2.3 Early Childhood Division, Bristol, CT, US

Salary Range: $17.48 To $19.00 Hourly

Facilities Associate (2nd Shift) is responsible for various duties related to the cleaning and maintenance of assigned buildings and grounds. Performs routine repairs, installations and moves as scheduled or as necessary. Conducts preventive maintenance of equipment as scheduled.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned based upon program needs):

• Performs a variety of routine servicing and repair operations to HRA's buildings, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and maintains grounds in proper condition, including lawn care and snow removal as required.
• Installs partitions, doors, window frames/glass, ceiling, floor coverings, furniture, and equipment.
• Assembles new equipment (not covered by trade technicians) as needed.
• Prepares surfaces and applies paint or wallpaper.
• Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections on facilities and equipment as scheduled.
• Performs all phases of cleaning operations including but not limited to waste removal, lavatories, floors, and overall facility cleanliness.
• Maintains and stores equipment and cleaning tools.
• Lifts, moves, and transports all types of supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Any additional duties required by the Program Manager and/or Division Director.
• High School Diploma (GED) or higher preferred. Maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to prioritize work requests and handle multiple tasks while projecting a courteous image.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Ability to read, follow instructions, and use basic math skills required.
• Incumbent must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments and environment, including working weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.
• Excellent oral communication required as well as the ability to work with and direct others.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand; physical agility to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Language Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and speak English, Spanish and/or Polish (Preferred)

This position is located in our Bristol facilities and the schedule is 2nd Shift 3:00 or 3:30pm until 11:30pm Monday-Friday.

HRA of New Britain, Inc. is an Aff… including Disabilities/Vets