Maintainer (37.5 Hour) Office/On-site

Role overview

The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network, part of the State of Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, is hiring a Maintainer in Waterbury to support facilities and operations work across the site. This role is a hands-on, on-site position focused on keeping buildings, grounds, vehicles, and common areas in safe working order.

Schedule and location

• Workdays: Monday through Friday
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: First shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Work location: 95 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT

What you will do

• Handle small building repair tasks and general maintenance support.
• Clear snow from entrances and vehicles, including applying sand when needed.
• Track routine upkeep for state vehicles and transport vehicles to Fleet when required.
• Record and monitor basic safety checks such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
• Ensure state vehicles are stocked with the supplies they need.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces across the three Waterbury sites.
• Order maintenance and custodial supplies for the Waterbury locations.
• Move furniture and remove trash as needed.
• Support other WCMHN locations when required.
• Communicate with the landlord about facility issues and building needs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for repairs and pest-control services.
• Complete simple recordkeeping and related duties tied to maintenance work.
• Assist skilled workers by carrying tools, moving materials, and helping with basic trade tasks.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and minor repairs in building systems, grounds care, and related areas as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to follow spoken and written directions.
• Willingness to learn workplace procedures and policies.
• Capacity to use, care for, and do minor upkeep on tools and equipment used in day-to-day work.
• Ability to keep basic records.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred background

• Use of common office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Customer service experience with professionalism, responsiveness, and effective teamwork.
• Clear communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while staying organized, efficient, and detail-oriented.

Minimum qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the job.

Special requirements

The hiring authority may require the selected candidate to hold and maintain any needed licenses, permits, or certifications. A comprehensive medical exam, including drug screening, will be required after a conditional offer. State employees must follow Connecticut’s drug-free workplace policy. This position is filled under applicable contractual, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit rules. The role may also be subject to E-Verify participation.

Before you apply

• You must meet the posted minimum qualifications by the closing date and clearly show them on your application.
• Educational credits and degrees must be listed accurately, and out-of-country education may require proof of U.S. equivalency from a recognized evaluation service.
• Resumes are not accepted during the initial application stage, though additional documents may be requested later.
• You should select every location and shift you are willing to accept.
• Applications must be submitted before the deadline; late submissions are rarely accepted.
• Salary calculations for current state employees may differ across branches of government.

After you apply

• Check your personal status board regularly for updates, questionnaires, or interview notices.
• Enable text notifications if you want additional alerts.
• Some applicants may need to complete referral questions before the deadline for that questionnaire.
• Interviews are typically limited to candidates whose background aligns most closely with the position.
• This vacancy may also be used to fill future openings in the same job class.

About the agency

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services works to improve the health and well-being of people with behavioral health needs through coordinated, comprehensive, person-centered services. The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network provides regional oversight and support for mental health services in Waterbury, Danbury, and Torrington, serving people with long-term mental illness through a recovery-oriented system that emphasizes dignity, respect, cultural sensitivity, and self-sufficiency.

Contact

Recruitment questions may be directed to Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov.