Maintainer On-Site | 37.5 Hours #260820-0426TC-001

Join the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) as a Maintainer at Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, CT. This year-round, on-site position is ideal for someone experienced in grounds, building, and custodial work, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe school environment.

About Us

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in Connecticut. The system operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center, and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. CTECS provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

Career progression within the State of Connecticut includes advancing from Maintainer to Skilled Maintainer, General Trades Worker, and other specialty roles such as Qualified Craft Worker or Maintenance Supervisor.

About the Role

The Maintainer role at CTECS involves a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of school facilities. This position is integral to providing a safe and functional academic environment and requires working in various conditions year-round.

Responsibilities

• Lawn care, such as mowing grass and managing weeds
• General maintenance of tools and equipment
• Moving, loading, unloading, and sometimes assembling supplies and equipment
• Snow and ice removal during winter months to ensure safe passage for students, faculty, and visitors
• Additional duties related to building and groundskeeping, including manual lifting

Requirements

• Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities for basic tasks of an unskilled nature in building and equipment maintenance, grounds care, or related areas
• Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, learn policies and procedures, and operate and maintain tools and equipment
• Ability to record keep and communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in a school setting or large building
• Experience with lawn care, such as mowing grass and managing weeds and brush
• Experience removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways around large buildings
• Experience performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work

Special Requirements

• Incumbents may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications
• Physical examination may be required
• Must be able to lift moderate to heavy weights
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment
• May be required to complete an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines
• May be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles

Schedule

• Full-time, first shift
• 37.5 hours per week
• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Benefits

• State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Extra income opportunities
• Professional development and career growth within the system

The State of Connecticut emphasizes providing limitless opportunities, hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives, performing meaningful work, and encouraging a healthy work/life balance.