Maintenance Employee at Region One School District

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the facilities manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and safety standards governing maintenance activities and facilities management.
• Respond to emergencies, such as power outages, plumbing leaks, or weather-related emergencies or damage, to mitigate risks and restore normal operations.
• Identify potential hazards or compliance issues, and take appropriate measures to address them.
• Assist with preparing the school for various events, such as athletic games, school plays, graduation, and community gatherings.
• Assist with custodial duties as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required. 
• Assume other responsibilities as required by supervisor(s).

• Perform routine repairs, and maintenance tasks on school facilities, including buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Respond promptly to repair requests or work orders to address issues such as leaks, malfunctioning equipment, broken fixtures, or damaged infrastructure.
• Maintain the school grounds to ensure a safe, clean, and pleasant environment. Some duties include cleaning up debris, snow, and ice in entrances, walkways, and parking lots, regularly inspecting and maintaining equipment, and lining fields for sports.
• Assist with classroom and office moves, renovations, and reconfigurations to accommodate changing needs.  

• Lifting and Carrying:  May need to lift and carry heavy objects.  The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to a certain weight (e.g., 50 pounds) safely is often required.
• Standing and Walking:  The ability to spend a significant amount of time on your feet, walking between different areas of the school campus.
• Bending and Stooping:  Need to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Climbing:  Some tasks may require an employee to climb ladders or stairs.
• Manual Dexterity:  An employee may need good manual dexterity to use tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Repetitive Motions:  Certain tasks may involve repetitive motions
• Physical Stamina:  Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods, sometimes in challenging environments (e.g., confined spaces and extreme temperatures).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in maintenance or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of basic repair and maintenance techniques for buildings and equipment.
• Familiarity with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must successfully complete all background checks as required by the State of Connecticut.

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds safely.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders or stairs.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, sometimes in challenging environments such as confined spaces or extreme temperatures.
• Awareness of proper safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

• Position covered by the bargaining agreement between Regional School District No. 1 and Local 303-266 of AFSCME Council 4.
• Compensation and benefits are as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Annual performance evaluations are conducted by the School Principal and Facilities Manager.

• Apply online; click JobID: 1636
• Applicants will be screened on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged.  
• Interviews with a possible call back.