Facility Maintenance Associate - 40hrs

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine servicing and repair operations to Connecticut Children’s buildings, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and maintains grounds in proper condition, including lawn care and snow removal as required.
• Installs office partitions, furniture, and equipment.
• Changes light bulbs as needed.
• Assembles new equipment (not covered by trade technicians) as needed.
• Prepares surfaces and applies paint.
• Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections on equipment as scheduled.
• Lifts, moves, and transports all types of supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Aids in setting offices as directed.
• Performs all phases of cleaning operations including but not limited to waste removal, lavatories, floors, and overall classroom cleanliness when environmental services associate is unavailable.
• Maintains and stores equipment and cleaning tools.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Required: High School diploma or GED required. 2-year Grounds maintenance experience.
• Knowledge: Assembly of light duty furniture, i.e. Rolling Shelving, Clinical Carts, and other related items. Repair and maintenance of grounds equipment, motorized and non-motorized.
• Skills: Must be able to prioritize work requests and handle multiple tasks while projecting a courteous image. Must be mechanically inclined. Must be able to lift and manage 50lbs of weight.
• Abilities: Ability to read, follow instructions, and use basic math skills required. Incumbent must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments and environment, including working weekends, holidays, and on-call hours. Ability to work with others.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.