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Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

DDS Central Office


Job Location:

Meriden, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 43301 - 43301
Posted: 17 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Bring your experience in building grounds and equipment care to a role that helps maintain essential DDS facilities.

The Connecticut Department of Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has an opening for a Maintainer (PCN 139546) for the South Region Facilities Management locationin Meriden.

Schedule*
  • First shift: 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week
*Flexibility required to meet the demands of job

What We Can Offer You
Position Highlights
  • Performs minor building repairs to maintain safe and functional facilities
  • Handles snow removal and vehicle upkeep including sanding and routine maintenance coordination
  • Monitors and documents preventative safety checks for items like fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
  • Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of hightouch areas
  • Coordinates facility needs by managing supplies communicating with the landlord and working with outside contractors
  • Other duties as assigned
About Us
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.


Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing basic tasks of an unskilled nature (e.g. requiring little prior experience or training; most tasks can be learned quickly on the job) in one or several of the following areas:

  • Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial);
  • Grounds care;
  • Food services;
  • Operation of trucks of less than five (5) ton capacity;
  • Parking garage.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

ALL AREAS:

  • 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.

BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:

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.

GROUNDS CARE (OUTSIDE SERVICES):

  • 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.

TRADES:

  • 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.

These are only examples of types of tasks that incumbents in this class may be expected to perform. Tasks should only be assigned if they are of the appropriate skill level (as defined in the Purpose of Class).

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KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • follow oral and written instructions;
    • learn policies and procedures;
    • operate care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
    • record keep.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any experience and training which provide the knowledge skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working with commercial snow removal equipment
  • Experience using commercial lawn equipment
  • Experience with grounds care
  • Experience with building maintenance
  • Experience with motor equipment maintenance and servicing
  • Experience with parking garage functions
  • Experience using commercial grade cleaning materials and practices
  • Experience moving large furniture items such as home furnishings and or commercial kitchen equipment from one location to another location as well as up and downstairs
  • Experience with custodial work in a large setting such as healthcare and or schools
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office 365 to include Word Excel and Outlook
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength stamina physical agility visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
  • A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to complete an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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