Hospital Maintenance Technician​/Connecticut; Mars Veterinary Health

Hospital Maintenance Technician - NYC North

Location &

Schedule:

Banfield Norwalk, CT | Full time

Compensation: $33.46 - $52.28 per hour (based on education and experience).

As part of the Mars Petcare Veterinary Health team, this role supports hospital locations within the New York/Connecticut area. Applicants must live within 30 minutes of the area.

The Hospital Maintenance Technician ensures hospital facilities in the region are maintained in good condition and working order by identifying, managing, and performing facility and medical equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Identify, manage, perform, measure, schedule and track facility repair and preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with practice standards.
• Perform tasks including painting and cove base installation, cabinetry/laminate repairs, drywall/ceiling repairs, basic plumbing and electrical repairs, lighting maintenance, flooring maintenance, and manage ceramic tile floor care program.
• Source, select, hire, and manage painting contractors and other vendors.
• Perform medical equipment preventive maintenance on various equipment.
• Inspect, document, and report facility damages, repairs, structural conditions, and construction plan variances.
• Regularly provide clear communication of repairs, projects, and service work updates to managers and field leaders.
• Purchase and keep inventory of needed maintenance materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements within MVH guidelines and budget; some travel required.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Facilities Management or related field is preferred.
• Three years of experience in Construction or Maintenance.
• Working knowledge and experience of construction terms, blueprints, electrical, plumbing, casework, and general building construction.
• Experience with building construction power tools, electrical, plumbing, drywall repair, paint, cabinetry, laminate, vinyl composition tile (VCT), and ceramic flooring installation and repair.
• Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.

$33.46 - $62.74 per hour. Compensation determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

• Competitive salary with paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fertility and family‑building assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Basic life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Automatic enrollment 401(k) after 60 days with company match.
• Commuter benefits, legal plan, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Paid volunteering.
• Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets.
• Continuing Education allowance and medical school credit for eligible positions.
• Student debt relief (for full‑time DVMs).
• Various discounts including Mars, Pet Smart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular, and more.

Ability to work at a computer for long periods. Must have reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English). Ability to carry out instructions. Noise level moderate. Pets present.

We are a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal opportunity employer. Mars Veterinary Health strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

MVH complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.