Maintenance Associate Hamden, Connecticut

Aspire Living & Learning; Hamden (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Maintenance Associate to support maintenance and repair tasks for facilities. This role involves hands-on work, including renovations and grounds maintenance, in a collaborative environment dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities. Join a compassionate team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Saving Account (HSA) options

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Telehealth Services

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
• Assist with renovation/remodeling of buildings.
• Grounds maintenance such as snow removal and sanding.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Dedication for helping others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Feel good about where you work and what you do!

We areAspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Maintenance Associate to perform maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment under the direction of the Building Supervisor. Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; painting, performs grounds maintenance such as snow removal, sanding, on call responsibilties, and other maintenance tasks as required.

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Pay of $20.00 to $22.00 hourly

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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