MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

State of New Hampshire

Concord (NH)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 29,000

Full time

24 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Wellness Program

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Generous leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Administrative Services, Division of Plant and Property is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for full-time work in Concord, NH. The role involves skilled maintenance and repair across multiple trades, ground upkeep, and equipment operation to keep state facilities safe and functional.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a track record in general maintenance, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential.
Experience must be in general maintenance and repair work across carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal, welding, auto repair, excavation/site work, landscaping or related trades.
Must possess a valid driver's license appropriate to the type of vehicles driven.
Must be in good physical condition and able to work flexible hours for snow removal and emergency periods.

Responsibilities

Care and maintenance of state buildings and grounds to keep facilities safe and in good condition.
Operate lawn and snow removal equipment to maintain grounds for appearance and safety.
Trim grass, shrubs, gardens, and perform landscaping to keep grounds neat.
Operate loader, backhoe, and powered equipment and perform field repairs.
Assist building trades with interior maintenance including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and mechanical systems.
Perform small engine and emergency repairs, fabrication, and welding as needed.
Drive vehicles to deliveries, pick-ups, and rubbish removal.
Install/move furniture, partitions, and cabling, and manage equipment placement to control costs.
Repair small equipment and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles.
Maintain roads/walks, perform snow plowing and road repairs, and ensure safe surfaces.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Carpentry

Electrical

Painting

Plumbing

Masonry

Welding

Auto repair

Landscaping

Site work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent credential

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Power broom

Snow blower

Job description

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Administrative Services, Division of Plant and Property has a full-time vacancy for a Maintenance Assistant.

SUMMARY

Performs skilled maintenance and repair work on state buildings and grounds and maintains the operating condition of machinery and equipment.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential.

Experience must be in general maintenance and repair work associated with one or more of the following areas: carpentry, electricity, painting, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal work, welding, auto repair, excavation and/or site work, landscaping, or related trade experience.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

Must possess a valid driver's license appropriate to the type of vehicles driven.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be in good physical condition with normal strength and agility. Must be willing to work flexible work schedule to keep state agency buildings clear of snow or to change hours during any special emergency period.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides the general care and maintenance of the state buildings inside and outside to ensure that state facilities are maintained in a proper and safe condition.
Operates lawn and snow removal equipment to maintain state-owned grounds and facilities for appearances and safety.
Cuts and trims grass and hedges, plants and maintains gardens and shrubs or cuts and clears brush to ensure state grounds are properly landscaped and maintained in a neat and orderly appearance.
Operates loader, backhoe, and powered broom/snow blowers, and makes field repairs of associated equipment.
Assists building trades with interior building maintenance including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and mechanical system maintenance to ensure that building systems are in proper working order.
Performs small engine repairs, emergency repairs to include fabrication, welding and regularly scheduled maintenance.
Drives vehicles to make deliveries and pick-ups from state and suppliers, to move equipment and to remove rubbish.
Installs and moves furniture, partitions, equipment, and cabling to minimize cost.
Repairs small equipment and checks vehicles to observe the need for preventive maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and vehicles.
Maintain roads and walks, plowing snow, concrete and asphalt repairs, road painting and drain repair/reconstruction.
Recognizing that everyone we come into contact with is a customer; treat all with courtesy, respect and professionalism, striving to exceed customer service expectations.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact Richard Hurd, Assistant Superintendent of Grounds, at Richard.Hurd@das.nh.gov.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

OTHER BENEFITS