Maintenance Technician
Job Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Shift: Mon-Fri; 7:00am-3:30pm
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00/hr
Location: Simsbury, CT
Who You Are:
You are a skilled problem-solver with a proactive approach to building maintenance. You excel at working independently and as part of a team, maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and vendors. Your communication skills—both verbal and written—ensure seamless collaboration. You are detail-oriented and thrive in environments requiring hands-on expertise across various trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Flexible and dependable, you're ready to tackle maintenance challenges in diverse conditions, ensuring our grow house facility runs smoothly.
What You'll Do:
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, including inspections and site surveys.
Repair or replace hardware on doors, cabinets, furniture, windows, and bathroom partitions.
Replace ceiling tiles, flooring, wall protection, and ceramic tiles.
Troubleshoot and fix electrical components, such as light bulbs, fixtures, ballasts, switches, and receptacles.
Handle plumbing repairs, including faucet washers, toilet seats, and clogged drains.
Patch and paint walls and address minor roofing, masonry, and block repairs.
Assist with snow removal, de-icing, and grounds maintenance.
Document facility deficiencies, complete preventative maintenance slips, and fulfill work orders.
Address urgent issues, such as leaks, power loss, and unsafe conditions.
Assemble, move, and install free-standing and wall-mounted equipment.
What You'll Bring:
High School Diploma or GED.
Certificate in building maintenance from a vocational or certified school.
3–5 years of experience in building maintenance.
Strong self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities.
Effective communicator with strong customer service skills.
Even Better If:
You have proficiency in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
You bring experience with reading prints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
You are skilled in using industrial hand and power tools.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted?
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time?
Ability to occasionally climb ladder, crawl under low spaces?
Ability to use computer/look at a screen for long periods of time?
Ability to have close vision (able to read small print at 20 inches or less)?
This position has allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.