Maintainer, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Position: Maintainer (37.5 Hour)
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 Managment location in Meriden.
Schedule
* First shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PMFull‑time, 37.5 hours per week
* Flexibility required to meet the demands of job

What We Can Offer You
Comprehensive state employee benefits

Access to the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options

Professional growth and development opportunitiesA commitment to supporting a healthy work/life balance
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 high‑touch areas

Coordinates facility needs by managing supplies, communicating with the landlord, and working with outside contractors

Other duties as assigned

About UsThe 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.
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Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

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Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

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All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM. Salary Calculations:
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