Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Star, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR, Inc. in Norwalk, Connecticut, is seeking a dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventive maintenance across our agency locations, including residential homes and day program facilities. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, this role involves inspections, repairs, safety checks, and supporting facility improvement projects.

The position requires lifting up to 70 pounds and a valid driver's license. STAR, Inc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of general building maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds; outdoor/indoor work.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or residential settings is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections of buildings and life-safety systems.
• Address repair needs and assist with facility improvement projects across agency locations.
• Respond to maintenance requests and facility emergencies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance records.
• Provide general maintenance support across STAR's residential and program locations.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

General repairs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Full-Time $19.00-20.00 per hour

STAR, Inc. is seeking a dependable and experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventive maintenance across our agency locations, including residential homes and day program facilities. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as part of a maintenance team and possess the hands-on skills needed to complete a variety of general maintenance and repair tasks.

About STAR, Inc.

STAR, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut, that has been supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. We offer a variety of innovative, person-centered services that help people of all ages lead meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

At STAR, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our work is grounded in the values of inclusion, independence, dignity, and freedom of choice. We strive to create a community where every individual is valued, respected, and supported in reaching their full potential.

A Day in the Life of a Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Facilities Maintenance Technician helps ensure that STAR's buildings and properties remain safe, functional, and well-maintained. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, this position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, conducting routine inspections, addressing repair needs, and assisting with facility improvement projects across multiple agency locations.

The technician responds to maintenance requests and facility emergencies in a timely manner, recognizes and addresses potential safety issues, and helps provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the individuals we support and our staff.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Performing routine inspections of building systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and other life safety equipment.
• Completing general building maintenance, repairs, and minor improvement projects.
• Identifying maintenance needs and addressing potential safety hazards.
• Helping ensure facilities meet applicable OSHA standards, DDS regulations, and other health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining accurate inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance records.
• Providing general maintenance support across STAR's residential and program locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience in general building maintenance, facilities, construction, or a related field preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, and general building repairs.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physical tasks, including bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or residential settings is a plus, but not required.

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Some flexibility in scheduling may be necessary to meet operational needs.

Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required to address facility emergencies or complete projects while minimizing disruptions to agency operations.

STAR, Inc. is an Affirative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.