Maintainer (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-site)

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

Introduction

Put your facility maintenance experience to work ensuring safe, well-operated spaces for DDS service environments.

The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has an opening for a Maintainer (PCN 139495) for the South Region facility in Newington.

Schedule

First shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

*Flexibility required to meet the demands of job

What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive state employee benefits
• Access to the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A commitment to supporting a healthy work/life balance

Position Highlights

• Performs minor building repairs to maintain safe and functional facilities
• Handles snow removal and vehicle upkeep including sanding and routine maintenance coordination
• Monitors and documents preventative safety checks for items like fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of high-touch areas
• Coordinates facility needs by managing supplies, communicating with the landlord, and working with outside contractors
• Other duties as assigned

About Us

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing basic tasks of an unskilled nature (e.g. requiring little prior experience or training; most tasks can be learned quickly on the job) in one or several of the following areas:

• Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial);
• Grounds care;
• Food services;
• Operation of trucks of less than five (5) ton capacity;
• Parking garage.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

ALL AREAS:

• Keeps simple records and prepares reports (this should be related to duties listed previously and not a full-time office record keeping position);
• Performs related duties as required.

BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks including but not limited to the following:
• Checks gauges for established settings;
• Checks steam trap indicators;
• Checks belt tension (blowers, fans and rotating equipment);
• Changes filters (water, gas, HVACR, etc);
• Inspects doors for damage;
• Tightens chairs, tables, desks, door hinges, and cabinets and lubricates when necessary;
• Replaces castors;
• Cleans grease traps;
• May check temperatures against pre-established settings;
• May clean strainers and boilers;
• May replace ceiling tiles and loose floor tiles;
• May spot patch walls;
• May replace washers;
• May repair minor leaks in toilets, drinking fountains, etc.;
• May attach shelving and put up bulletin boards, pictures, etc.;
• May clean motor housings, ducts and other mechanical equipment;
• May act as a relief person for other maintenance employees;
• May perform custodial functions as required;
• May move furniture;
• Performs related duties as required.

GROUNDS CARE (OUTSIDE SERVICES):

• Digs ditches;
• Shovels materials such as sand, stone, dirt, snow, etc;
• Operates hand, small power equipment, snowblowers, mowers and attachments;
• Cuts weeds or brush;
• Weeds gardens;
• Rakes fill, loam, grass or leaves;
• Moves, loads, unloads and distributes supplies and equipment;
• Cleans gutters, storm sewers and catch basins;
• Plants, fertilizes and limes vegetables, lawns, flowers, shrubs, etc. with detailed instruction from supervisor;
• Trims shrubs;
• May supervise parking to enforce regulations;
• May operate and perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles such as tractors, trailers, multiple power mowers, snow blowers and snow plows required in care of grounds, walks and roads;
• May sand and salt walkways;
• Picks up litter;
• Empties trash receptacles and maintains dumpster areas;
• Performs related duties as required.

TRADES:

• Assists a skilled worker by passing tools, carrying or lifting materials and running errands;
• Acts as a helper to a higher grade Maintainer or Qualified Craft Worker in more difficult tasks requiring special or greater skills;
• May perform semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical work and other trades;
• May clean, oil and make minor adjustments to electrical, structural, mechanical, building and utility systems and other equipment;
• Performs related duties as required.

These are only examples of types of tasks that incumbents in this class may be expected to perform. Tasks should only be assigned if they are of the appropriate skill level (as defined in the Purpose of Class).

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• learn policies and procedures;
• operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
• record keep.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with commercial snow removal equipment
• Experience using commercial lawn equipment
• Experience with grounds care
• Experience with building maintenance
• Experience with motor equipment maintenance and servicing
• Experience with parking garage functions
• Experience using commercial grade cleaning materials and practices
• Experience moving large furniture items such as home furnishings and or commercial kitchen equipment from one location to another location, as well as up and downstairs
• Experience with custodial work in a large setting such as healthcare and or schools
• Experience working with Microsoft Office 365 to include Word, Excel, and Outlook

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.

A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.

Incumbents in this class may be required to complete an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.