Facilities Technician

• BGV is seeking a Facilities Technician with a high school diploma and valid driver’s license.
• Experience in residential maintenance a plus

The Facilities Technician is responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of Agency buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment and performs all duties required to ensure the purpose and function of the Facilities Department. This includes but, is not limited to minor repairs related to general carpentry, electrical and mechanical needs. Equipment and supplies are to be kept clean, orderly and in functional condition.

Grounds are expected to be landscaped and kept free of debris, snow, and ice. This position is classified as essential
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• Performs all work according to standard procedures and operational schedule
• Conducts weekly tours of buildings and grounds to determine necessary maintenance and ensure its completion
• Performs carpentry; repairs, new work, and painting, including touch up and finish
• Performs minor electrical, low voltage, HVAC, mechanical and plumbing repairs
• Determines materials, necessary tools, and sequence of work to be performed
• Estimates and orders needed materials and supplies
• Establish priorities for workload based on need for immediate action, work objectives, work schedule, knowledge of future needs, etc.
• Has working knowledge of all cleaning and floor care equipment, assist custodial staff, if needed
• Maintains and grooms landscaping and grounds
• Clears snow from parking areas, entrances, and walkways
• High School Diploma or trade certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in building maintenance
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include evenings and weekends
• Experience using various hand and power tools

Boys & Girls Village offers an array of services for children and their families. The services range from highly structured sub-acute services on campus to intensive intervention and care in the home and community. The function of the Facilities Department is to provide and maintain resources necessary for the Agency to run effectively and efficiently.

Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees. Currently using United Health Care
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Free annual flu shots
• Wellness workshops

• a 401K plan with employer contributions
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.

• A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.
• Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for tuition discounts at participating universities
• Training and development opportunities

• Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff
• Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family

• Remote interview process offered
• Personal protective equipment provided and required
• Plastic shields at work stations
• Temperature screening at all entrances
• Social distance guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place