Maintenance - Janitor

OKAY Industries; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OKAY Industries in New Britain seeks a versatile maintenance/janitorial specialist to perform light mechanical tasks and basic cleaning duties across the building. The role reports to the New Britain Facilities Supervisor and is based in the New Britain building.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to work independently, and possess tools-handling, carpentry, plumbing, and forklift-operating abilities, with OSHA-compliant practices and physical stamina for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Ability to operate power equipment.
• Carpentry skills (minimal requirement).
• Plumbing skills (minimal requirement).
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Perform work within OSHA standards.
• Lift and carry up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled PM's on machines.
• Fix building repairs as needed.
• Assist in non-scheduled maintenance to ensure the steady flow of production.
• General custodial care of the building, including cleaning offices, cafe and meeting spaces, vacuuming, windows, trash, and event setup.
• Install necessary replacement parts as needed.
• Inspect and troubleshoot various equipment and systems.
• Test the functionality of the facilities safety systems.
• Report to facilities or maintenance manager regarding issues resolved, those needing attention, and those currently in progress.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Carpentry skills

Plumbing skills

Operate forklift

Operate power equipment

OSHA compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Power equipment

Forklift

Job description

Position

This position, combining two existing positions, is responsible for light mechanical work around the New Britain building as well as the basic janitorial duties required in the Janitor position. This position will be based in the New Britain building and will report to the New Britain Facilities Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled PM's on machines
• Fix building repairs as needed
• Assist in non-scheduled maintenance to ensure the steady flow of production
• General custodial care of the building to include but not limited to:
  • Cleaning of offices, cafe, and meeting spaces
  • Vacuuming
  • Cleaning windows
  • Removal of trash
  • Setting up for events
• Install necessary replacement parts as needed
• Inspect and troubleshoot various equipment and systems
• Test the functionality of the facilities safety systems
• Report to facilities or maintenance manager regarding issues resolved, those needing attention, and those currently in progress

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work independently
• Experience using hand and electrical tools
• Ability to operator power equipment
• Carpentry skills (minimal requirement)
• Plumbing skills (minimal requirement)
• Ability to operator forklift
• Perform work within the standards set by OSHA
• Lift and carry up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs