Facilities Support Technician

Connecticut College; New London (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut College is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support event setups, deliveries, and custodial tasks on campus. You will load and unload equipment, arrange furniture, and assist with custodial operations during major campus events.

Ideal candidates have basic maintenance knowledge, can operate a variety of vehicles, and work well in a team. The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds; payroll reflects the college’s pay structure.

Qualifications

• General maintenance knowledge from education/experience.
• Teamwork oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment safely.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down event equipment as requested by the customer.
• Deliver and install material and equipment per work orders.
• Support custodial and maintenance duties to keep areas clean.
• Operate service vehicle and transport materials between campus locations.
• Follow detailed work orders, timelines, and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Lift 75 lbs

Confidentiality

Operate vehicles

Education

General maintenance knowledge (education/experience)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Perform various tasks involving setting up and breaking down event equipment, picking up and delivering supplies and material, moving furniture and equipment, providing custodial and maintenance services to maintain clean and attractive areas within assigned buildings, and other duties as assigned.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Support events inside and outside by supplying, delivering, installing, and removing a wide variety of material and equipment arranged as requested by the customer using sketches, diagrams, and work orders including: tents, chairs, tables, podiums, flags, flagpoles, banners, coat racks and other items as requested.
• Interpret and follow detailed work orders to ensure accurate execution of tasks, including specifications, materials, timelines, and quality standards.
• Prioritize daily workload to ensure timely completion of tasks while adapting to changing demands. Required to be available outside of the College’s normal administrative office hours to support custodial operations and provide on-site assistance for major campus events such as Commencement, Alumni Reunion Weekend, First-Year Move-In Day, and Parents Weekend. Must remain on duty until responsibilities are fully completed for all major events.
• Pick up and load a wide variety of materials and equipment from various campus locations into assigned vehicles; deliver and unload them at the proper on- or off-campus destinations, ensuring the job is completed thoroughly and efficiently.
• Ensure proper setup and arrangement of furniture for all campus events in accordance with event specifications and timelines.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform daily pickup of residence hall trash as directed.
• Support other Facilities Management departmental activities as assigned.
• Operate a service vehicle as required to perform duties.

Education and Skills

• A combination of education and experience that provides a demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance duties required
• Proven capacity for effective teamwork.
• Ability to effectively and safely operate a variety of vehicles, tools and equipment necessary to carry out assignments including box truck, cube van, cargo van, pickup truck, burnishers, scrubbers, extractors, buffers, and various types of vacuums.
• Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to keep shop records, follow directions
• Ability to utilize computer software ( CMMS ).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to frequently lift up to 75 pounds unaided.
• High integrity needed to handle confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Driving Required

Driving Required Yes

Salary Range

Salary Range 21.98

Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing

Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Open Date

Open Date 09/17/2026

Applications accepted through

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid drivers license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?
  • Yes
  • No