Temporary Maintenance Assistant

iCare Health Network; Cottage Grove (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

iCare Health Network - Touchpoints at Bloomfield is seeking a Temporary Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Director with building projects and day-to-day upkeep.

The role involves routine maintenance across painting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, plus cleaning, safety compliance, and coordinating with contracted vendors. Some after-hours work may be required as needed to keep the facility safe and operational.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems is a plus.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals.
• Team-oriented with ability to follow instructions.
• May work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance including painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC maintenance.
• Clean interior and exterior of building and equipment.
• Complete administrative duties and report maintenance statuses.
• Comply with safety and health regulations.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and report needs.
• Respond to emergency maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
• Work with contracted vendors.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading safety rules

Physical stamina

Troubleshooting

After-hours flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Mechanical systems

Job description

iCare Health Network - Touchpoints at Bloomfield is hiring for a Temporary Maintenance Assistant to work at our healthcare facility. This position will assist the Maintenance Director with all projects related to the building.

Responsibilities for Maintenance Assistant

• Perform routine building maintenance duties, including painting, minor electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation systems maintenance

• Clean interior of the building, as well as machinery and equipment, and exterior of the building

• Complete administrative duties, such as filling out forms and reporting maintenance statuses to supervisor

• Comply with all safety and health regulations

• Keep inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies and equipment, and report needs to supervisor

• Respond to emergency calls for maintenance and repairs

• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues

• Work with and maintain relationships with contracted vendors

Qualifications for Maintenance Assistant

• High school diploma or GED

• 2+ years of experience

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems (including relevant equipment and tools) is a plus

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift or move heavy equipment

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents

• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from supervisors

• May be required to work outside of normal work hours

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