Maintenance Custodian

CJR; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Co

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

CJR is hiring a Maintenance Custodian for the Waterbury campus. The role covers custodial tasks, light maintenance, and on-call emergencies. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, totaling 40 hours per week with potential overtime; pay range is $25.48–$26.44 per hour.

The technician will service restrooms, clean floors, and assist with building updates while coordinating with contractors and program managers on special projects. High school diploma and 2 years’ experience required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of facility maintenance experience.
• Must be the first respondent to maintenance emergencies.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend shop service manuals pertaining to all grounds equipment.
• Valid driver’s license to utilize a company vehicle when needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming as needed.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms, lavatories, and showers.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, walls, machines, equipment and polish metal fixtures or trimmings.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Follow cleaning schedules, quality control standards, and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
• Report damaged or non-working equipment in a timely manner.
• Work with program managers to evaluate facility and special needs.
• Perform outdoor work related to facility cleanliness such as picking up litter and sweeping steps and sidewalks.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Emergency response

Manual reading

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Custodian - Job #23

Waterbury, CT 06702

Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
40 Hours Per Week

$25.48 - $26.44 per hour

About This Position

The Facility Maintenance Custodian is responsible for performing custodial and general maintenance duties for the Waterbury campus buildings and grounds. This includes troubleshooting mechanical problems, first respondent to emergencies, and primary on-call duty coverage.

• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming as needed
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms, lavatories, and showers
• Dust furniture, fixtures, walls, machines, equipment and polish metal fixtures or trimmings
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
• Follow cleaning schedules, quality control standards, and complete assigned work in a timely manner
• Responsible for light maintenance work / building updates
• Maintain a documented preventative maintenance schedule required to keep equipment and buildings running smoothly
• Report damaged or non-working equipment in a timely manner
• Work with program managers to evaluate facility and special needs
• Point person for coordinating meetings and schedules with outside contractors on special projects
• Perform outdoor work related to facility cleanliness such as picking up litter and sweeping steps and sidewalks
• Provides support for shoveling snow/spreading salt
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Work Special functions
• Primary On-Call duty coverage
• Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness.
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisory or management staff

Schedule and Rate of Pay

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-noon, 12:30pm-4:00pm
  • 40 hours per week
• On-call availability is required for emergency building purposes
• Rate of pay is $25.48 - $26.44 per hour
• Eligible for time and a half/ overtime

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of facility maintenance experience- Required
• Required to be the first respondent to maintenance emergencies
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend shop service manuals pertaining to all grounds equipment/and ability to carry out service of equipment - Required
• Valid driver’s license to utilize a company vehicle when needed - Required
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds - Required

Full-Time Benefits

• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.