Handyman

Position Summary

This role supports day-to-day facility upkeep across a large, multi-building advanced manufacturing and engineering campus located in Wilton, CT. The environment includes precision-driven R&D labs, office areas, production support spaces, and controlled environments, requiring a strong focus on cleanliness, safety, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive rounds across assigned facilities to identify and resolve minor issues (e.g., loose hardware, scuffed walls, stained ceiling tiles, trip hazards).
• Perform painting work including patching, prepping, priming, and finishing in office, lab-adjacent, and common areas, ensuring clean lines and protection of surrounding surfaces.
• Repair and replace door hardware (closers, stops, handles, kickplates, hinges, weatherstripping) and make routing adjustments for proper operation.
• Replace lamps, bulbs, lens covers, and simple fixtures within non-licensed scope; escalate circuitry or electrical troubleshooting to licensed technicians.
• Complete minor electrical tasks allowed in a non-licensed capacity (e.g., outlet/switch plate swaps, cord caps, battery replacements), escalating issues as needed.
• Troubleshoot and correct minor plumbing issues such as P-traps, aerators, supply lines, flush valves, and clogs using non-chemical methods; escalate complex or licensed work.
• Replace ceiling tiles, corner guards, baseboards, wall protection, and similar building components.
• Assemble, adjust, and repair office furniture, shelving, whiteboards, and workstation accessories while maintaining hardware inventory.
• Support floor-care touch-ups (spot cleaning, small finish repairs) and coordinate with janitorial services for larger needs.
• Maintain organized storage/maintenance closets and monitor consumables for replenishment.
• Follow all site EHS and facility safety procedures including PPE use, hazard communication, ladder safety, and basic LOTO awareness.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free work areas, especially near sensitive equipment, lab-adjacent zones, and high-traffic corridors.
• Create, update, and close work orders in the CMMS with accurate notes, parts used, and before/after photos when applicable.
• Collapse work orders as needed; coordinate access, signage, and temporary barriers to minimize disruption during active work.
• Escort or support vendors and technicians as needed; communicate work status to requestors and the Facility Supervisor.
• Support event setups, room resets, seasonal tasks, and special service requests as needed.
• Follow required entry procedures for controlled or restricted areas, including gowning, tool control, and escalation when specialized certifications are required.
• Provide clear, professional, and courteous updates to building occupants and internal stakeholders.
• Prioritize work orders based on urgency, business impact, and facility needs within a high-tech, engineering-focused environment.
• Collaborate with electricians, HVAC technicians, and other trades on multi-discipline tasks.
• Proactively identify recurring facility issues and suggest improvements.

Qualifications

• General Facility Maintenance: 2 - 3; years of hands-on facility maintenance, building services, or handyman experience.
• Working knowledge of basic tools, hardware, painting, and safe ladder use.
• Ability to perform minor electrical and plumbing tasks within non-licensed limits and escalate appropriately.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills with the ability to document work clearly in a CMMS.
• Valid driver’s license (campus carts/vehicles used as applicable).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, remain on feet for extended periods, and work safely from stepladders.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM. ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers . ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now. For more information, visit www.abm.com.