Facilities Maintainer - Day Shift (7am–3pm)

State-of-Connecticut---Department-of-Developmental-Services; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Benefits overview access

Professional growth opportunities

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a Maintainer for the South Region facility in Newington. The role involves keeping buildings safe and functional through minor repairs, snow removal, and coordinating with landlords and contractors.

Responsibilities include performing preventative safety checks, maintaining cleanliness of high-touch areas, and ensuring timely upkeep of vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills are essential to coordinate with staff and external contractors.
• Strong oral and written communication is required for reports, notices, and safety records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Diligent record-keeping of maintenance tasks and safety checks.
• Capability to operate basic maintenance tools and perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor building repairs to maintain safe, functional facilities.
• Monitors and documents preventative safety checks (e.g., fire extinguishers, smoke detectors).
• Performs snow removal and coordinates vehicle upkeep and maintenance.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of high-touch areas.
• Coordinates facility needs by managing supplies and communicating with landlords and contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Operate basic tools

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a Maintainer for the South Region facility in Newington. The role involves keeping buildings safe and functional through minor repairs, snow removal, and coordinating with landlords and contractors.

Responsibilities include performing preventative safety checks, maintaining cleanliness of high-touch areas, and ensuring timely upkeep of vehicles and equipment.