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General Maintainer - 1st Shift JobID: 7661
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
5/8/2026
Location:
East Hartford Public Schools
Date Available:
07/01/2026
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Salary: $27.36 - $33.94 per hour (Per Contract)
INTERNAL CANDIDATES MAY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION AND MUST
EITHER COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION OR SUBMIT A DETAILED LETTER OF
INTEREST OUTLINING QUALIFICATIONS TO HUMAN RESOURCES
The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:
X Online Application
X Letter of Interest
X Resume
__Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
__Transcripts (if applicable)
X Three Current Letters of Recommendation
TITLE: General Maintainer
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have and maintain a CT Driver's License and clean driving record
- Work history in one or more of the construction or building maintenance trades.
- Experience operating equipment and conducting snow removal with heavy-duty (non-CDL) trucks and accessories.
REPORTS TO: Associate Director Facilities Infrastructure
JOB GOAL:The General Maintainer position is a multi-functional role encompassing all aspects of building and grounds maintenance, repair, and improvements.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Repairs building systems and components and maintains building maintenance equipment.
- Operates snowplowing and sanding equipment, as well other landscape construction equipment safe and efficient manner.
- Operates Commercial Landscaping equipment to mow, maintain and upkeep school grounds
- Prep and maintain school sports fields included but not limited to, baseball, softball, soccer and football fields.
- Works independently on a regular basis with minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks expediently and with a high degree of quality/workmanship
- Receives after-hours calls when building issues arise and responds to issues as directed. Updates ADFI, building occupants, and management staff regarding status of building issues.
- Performs repairs and minor renovations to both interior and exterior of buildings. Plans and executes reconfigurations and furniture moves.
- Utilizes technology devices and platforms to manage work orders and inspections.
- Responsible for ensuring facilities are properly secured and free of public safety hazards.
- Participates in building safety discussions and training drills.
- Assists other departmental staff as required to solve problems and meet team goals.
- Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.
- Performs a variety of daily and routine maintenance, repair, and construction activities in the East Hartford Public Schools' building portfolio. Including but not limited to: carpentry, flooring, lock repairs, landscaping and landscaping construction, sheetrock repair, painting, hardware repair/replacement, material handling, and ceiling grid modifications.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve-month position. Salary and work year per contract with Local 1933.
Physical Demands: Very Heavy
Working Conditions: Both inside and outside. Extremes of cold + temperature changes. Extremes of heat + temperature changes. Wet and humid. Noise and vibration. Vapors, fumes, odor. Dust, limited ventilation. Toxic substances.
EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy.
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East Hartford Public Schools