Maintenance Worker

The Children s Center of Hamden Inc; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on supporting children seeks a Maintenance Worker to handle diverse maintenance tasks, including carpentry and plumbing. The ideal candidate will have a background in building repair and a commitment to maintaining safety standards. This position offers a robust benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings, supporting both personal and professional development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years building repair experience.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work required.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical tasks.
• General maintenance including cleaning, snow removal, and equipment repair.
• Report safety concerns and maintain security over tools and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of carpentry

Knowledge of plumbing

Knowledge of electrical work

Education

High School or Trade School Diploma

Job description

The employee in this position will perform basic plumbing and repairs and general maintenance work such as, but not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical and masonry jobs throughout The Children's Center of Hamden buildings and grounds.

The Maintenance Worker will be accountable to the Director of Maintenance. This individual shall be aware of and sensitive to the cultural diversity of the client population. The Maintenance Worker will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM

Accountable and responsible for the following results :

• Perform carpentry work.
• Do painting and patching.
• Do masonry work.
• Perform general cleaning duties, including bathrooms, toilets, vacuuming, mopping and ground upkeep.
• Repair and maintain all maintenance equipment and tools.
• Do snow removal.
• Workers must furnish their own tools.
• Call attention to and report any safety concerns.
• Must maintain security of and control over all tools, equipment and machinery used in performing work to ensure that they are not accessible to youth.
• Maintains all mandatory training.

B enefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees. Our benefits include :

• Health Insurance : We provide a range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, to ensure our employees and their families have access to quality healthcare. We also offer 100%. Employer paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance and LD&D.
• Retirement Savings : We offer a competitive retirement savings plan, including employer contributions, to help our employees plan for their future and achieve their long-term financial goals.
• Paid Time Off : We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, personal and 13 paid holidays.
• Professional Development : We invest in the growth and development of our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities, to help them reach their full potential and advance in their careers.
• Wellness Programs : We promote a culture of wellness and support our employees' physical and mental well-being through our On-Agency wellness center and other resources to help them thrive both inside and outside of the workplace.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : We provide access to confidential counseling and support services through our Employee Assistance Program to assist our employees with personal or work-related challenges they may face.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School or Trade School Diploma.
• Have knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Licensing is not required, but testing of qualifications may be.
• Minimum of 3 years building repair experience.

The Children's Center is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.