Maintainer (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-site)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a full‑time (37.5 hours/week) Maintainer (PCN 102686) for the Southwest CT Mental Health System (SWCMHS) in Bridgeport.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSchedule\r\n• First shift:�8:30 AM – 4:30 PM\r\n• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (�-hour unpaid lunch)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat We Can Offer You\r\n\r\n\r\n• Comprehensive state employee benefits\r\n• Access to the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options\r\n• Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n• A commitment to supporting a healthy work/life balance\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n• Maintain campus grounds, parking areas, and related structures while ensuring compliance with state and federal codes and standards\r\n• Perform a wide range of preventative maintenance tasks within a Joint Commission–accredited state hospital\r\n• Assist skilled trade staff, support state vehicle fleet maintenance, and participate in equipment assembly, inspections, and inventory control\r\n• Escort contractors, conduct fire watches and safety watches, and support safe operations during construction activities\r\n• Complete work orders and accreditation-related documentation, and assist with office moves, courier runs, and asset/equipment management\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nDMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated, holistic network of services that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

For Assistance in Applying\r\n• Review the Applicant Tips on How to Apply.\r\n• Visit the Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\n\r\n\r\nBefore You Apply\r\n• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the posting by the closing date. These qualifications must be clearly specified on your application.\r\n• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees accurately. Institutions must be accredited. For foreign education, provide equivalency documentation from a recognized U.S. accrediting service.\r\n• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21‑69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. Additional documents (cover letter, transcripts, performance reviews, etc.) may be requested later.\r\n• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all locations and shifts you are willing to work. Failure to do so may limit your consideration for specific vacancies.\r\n• Timely Submission: All application materials must be submitted by the posting deadline. Revisions cannot be made after you submit. Late submissions are rarely accepted; applicants may request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov and providing documentation of incapacitating circumstances during the entire posting period.\r\n• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations may differ between branches of state government.\r\n• How to Apply: The only way to apply is through the “Apply” or “Apply Online” buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center posting.\r\n\r\n\r\nAfter You Apply\r\n• Check Your Status: Email providers may delay messages. Regularly review your Personal Status Board for updates, questionnaires, and tasks. You may also enable SMS notifications.\r\n• Referral Questions: You may be required to complete Referral Questions (RQs) after the posting closes. Access them through your email or your Personal Status Board.\r\n• Prepare for an Interview: Only candidates whose experience aligns most closely with the role will be interviewed. Review the Interview Preparation Guide to get ready.\r\n• Stay Connected: Monitor your Personal Status Board daily and check all email folders (including spam).\r\n• Future Vacancies: Applications to this recruitment may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n• Employment Rules: Positions are filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit rules. Employees are also bound by the State Code of Ethics (www.ct.gov/ethics).\r\n\r\n\r\nQuestions? We’re Here to Help\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide individual status updates. For recruitment updates, check your Personal Status Board or review the Frequently Asked Questions. For additional questions about the process, contact Ben Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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:\r\n\r\n\r\n Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial);\r\n Grounds care;\r\n Food services;\r\n Operation of trucks of less than five (5) ton capacity;\r\n Parking garage.\r\n\r\n\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n Provide a wide range of preventative maintenance activities in a Joint Commission accredited state hospital.\r\n Assist employees of a higher job class in all trade areas, assist with scheduling of state vehicle fleet maintenance.\r\n Escort / Assist contractors in the hospital, conduct fire watches and other safety watches during construction activities within the hospital and grounds.\r\n Provide office moves of equipment and furniture as directed, including assisting with asset management and equipment control.\r\n Courier runs and/or pickups between facilities.\r\n Maintenance management of state vehicles.\r\n Participation in medical equipment assembly, inventory control and inspection related activities.\r\n Responsible for assisting skill maintainer with grounds and landscaping activities at the hospital campus and other agency properties.\r\n Review and complete work orders and other inspection and accreditation related documentation on a daily basis or as otherwise required.\r\n See attached addendum for more examples.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n follow oral and written instructions;�\r\n learn policies and procedures;�\r\n operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;�\r\n record keep.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n\r\n• Experience working in a hospital / healthcare setting\r\n• Experience in grounds maintenance / landscaping\r\n• Valid CT Driver’s License\r\n• Experience working with trucks, landscaping equipment, trailers, and equipment such as bobcat\r\n• Knowledge of and experience in preventative maintenance activities and best practices\r\n• Experience using a work order system\r\n• Experienced in the use of WORD and EXCEL computer software\r\n• Oral and written skills\r\n• Experience managing inventory and maintenance of small equipment and machines\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.\r\n A physical examination may be required.\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to complete an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n