Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 5 hours ago
Maintainer
Wethersfield, CT
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.06/hr - $26.31/hrThe Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is currently seeking a part-time Maintainer to support various operational needs. The role involves custodial work, minor maintenance repairs, landscaping, and inventory management using a computer.
GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Keeps simple records and prepares reports (this should be related to duties listed previously and not a full-time office record keeping position)
Performs related duties as required
Performs preventive maintenance tasks including but not limited to the following:
Checks gauges for established settings
Checks steam trap indicators
Checks belt tension (blowers, fans and rotating equipment)
Changes filters (water, gas, HVACR, etc)
Inspects doors for damage
Tightens chairs, tables, desks, door hinges, and cabinets and lubricates when necessary
Replaces castors
Cleans grease traps
May check temperatures against pre-established settings
May clean strainers and boilers
May replace ceiling tiles and loose floor tiles
May spot patch walls
May replace washers
May repair minor leaks in toilets, drinking fountains, etc
May attach shelving and put up bulletin boards, pictures, etc
May clean motor housings, ducts and other mechanical equipment
May act as a relief person for other maintenance employees
May perform custodial functions as required
May move furniture
Performs related duties as required
Assists in preparation, handling, serving, and distribution of food
Cleans food service areas including preparation, storage, delivery and recycling areas
Reads menu to determine type and quantity of food for patients and/or clients
Prepares simple foods such as beverages, pureed food, salads, toast, etc
Prepares juices, coffee, etc
Replenishes serving trays and condiments
Sets counters with utensils
Stocks shelves with supplies
May operate cash register, access control equipment, dish room equipment and other related food preparation equipment
Performs related duties as required
Digs ditches
Shovels materials such as sand, stone, dirt, snow, etc
Operates hand, small power equipment, snowblowers, mowers and attachments
Cuts weeds or brush
Weeds gardens
Rakes fill, loam, grass or leaves
Moves, loads, unloads and distributes supplies and equipment
Cleans gutters, storm sewers and catch basins
Plants, fertilizes and limes vegetables, lawns, flowers, shrubs, etc. with detailed instruction from supervisor
Trims shrubs
May supervise parking to enforce regulations
May operate and perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles such as tractors, trailers, multiple power mowers, snow blowers and snow plows required in care of grounds, walks and roads
May sand and salt walkways
Picks up litter
Empties trash receptacles and maintains dumpster areas
Performs related duties as required
Operates motor vehicles of less than a five ton capacity for messenger service, delivery service, stock work, grounds maintenance and the like
Loads and unloads vehicles
Maintains vehicles in good condition including cleaning, lubrication and preventive maintenance
Keeps records in connection with vehicles or materials carried
Supplies motor vehicles with gas, oil, water and other fluids
Loads and unloads vehicles
Performs related duties as required
Performs a variety of facility/garage support functions including cashiering functions
Operates and maintains revenue control equipment
Assists customer in use of automated revenue control equipment
Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of facility/garage
Performs related duties as required
Assists a skilled worker by passing tools, carrying or lifting materials and running errands
Acts as a helper to a higher grade Maintainer or Qualified Craft Worker in more difficult tasks requiring special or greater skills
May perform semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical work and other trades
May clean, oil and make minor adjustments to electrical, structural, mechanical, building and utility systems and other equipment
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
Skills: interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to learn policies and procedures
Ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work
Ability to record keep
Preferred
Experience with custodial duties, such as cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, and cleaning floors
Experience with inventory, such as maintaining records for shipping and receiving
Experience in Microsoft Suite, Word, and Excel
Experience with maintenance of buildings and facility grounds, which include landscaping
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
Founded in 1977
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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