Maintenance Custodian (Statewide, Monday - Friday 1st shift with flexibility as needed)

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is a statewide not for profit provider agency that partners with individuals, their families, and the surrounding communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. We measure success by our ability to help individuals obtain a safe home, achieve whole health, realize a meaningful purpose, and develop connections in the community. MHC envisions a future where wellbeing is rooted in respect for the condition of being human. Our dedication to this mission is evident through our focus on community education, advocacy, and direct service.

MHC has an immediate full-time opening (Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) for a Maintenance Custodian---statewide within the Waterbury area. This position will be responsible for maintaining building cleanliness and various utilities systems and services through the state. Aside from Waterbury, this position will also serve various MHC program locations in Stamford, Bridgeport, Danbury, Torrington, West Hartford, and Farmington locations.

Starting Salary: $18.80 per hour. MHC offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical and Dental (Cost share split 90/10 for employee only and 80/20 for employee+ dependents)
• Voluntary Vision
• Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (company match is dollar for every dollar contributed, up to 6%)
• Generous paid time off policy including 11 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days
• Mileage Reimbursement

The Maintenance Custodian responsibilities include:

• Completes and maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of program buildings and facilities, performing tasks like, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash receptacles, and ensuring grounds areas are clean and orderly.
• Routine and consistent ability to travel statewide to complete daily cleaning/maintenance tasks.
• Required to transport cleaning equipment and supplies (with a weight between approx. 5 to 30 pounds), and/or other cleaning/maintenance materials in personal vehicle locally and within the state to MHC residential sites.
• Managing cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Participate in larger deep cleaning of various locations as needed in collaboration with the facilities team.
• Performance of miscellaneous duties inherent to the job and other tasks as assigned.
• Report safety and quality issues/problems to management.
• Performance of routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Comply with company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the cleaning/maintenance of multiple buildings and multiple locations required.
• Knowledge of mental health or human services settings preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and registration.

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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