Maintainer On-Site | TC-

Introduction Are you an experienced grounds and building maintainer who is committed to creating a clean and safe school environment? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity to join state service! The State of Connecticut , Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), is currently looking to hire a Maintainer for Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, CT.

This on-site position is great for someone who is looking to work year-round with the New England seasonal elements specifically in grounds, building and custodial work.

• LOCATION:
  
  Eli Whitney Technical High School (Hamden, CT)
• SHIFT :
  Full-time | first shift | 37.5 hours per week
• SCHEDULE : 7AM– 3PM, Monday through Friday
• NOTE :
  While CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar, this position is year-round!

• State Employee Retirement System;
• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Sick and personal leave;
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Extra Income Opportunities;
• Professional Development; and,
• Career Growth within our System.

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

• Lawn care, such as mowing grass and managing weeds;
• General maintenance of tools and equipment;
• Moving, loading and 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 budling and groundskeeping, including manual lifting.

The Maintainer's role is integral to the schools commitment to providing a safe and functional academic environment. While CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar, this position is year-round and Maintainers must report to work in various conditions.

More details can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and in the class specification .

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

Career progression within the State of Connecticut: starting with Maintainer, advancing to Skilled Maintainer, then General Trades Worker, and other roles and specialty paths, such as Qualified Craft Worker or Maintenance Supervisor.

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.

See attached addendum.

• 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.

Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

• 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.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and…