Facilities Technician

North Canaan, Connecticut

About the Position:

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a candidate to fill a position in the Maintenance Department. A successful candidate will need basic building trade skills to maintain and improve the facilities at Mountainside.

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

Your Role:

  • Help to uphold the appearance expectations of Mountainside Treatment Center facilities.
  • Help to maintain and repair Mountainside assets for optimal performance.
  • Help to ensure maintenance supplies inventory is adequate in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and the Facilities Manager.
  • Be prepared to assist other Operations Departments with special requests such as the Grounds Department for snow removal.
  • Perform furniture moving tasks as required.
  • Perform Maintenance Department vehicle safety checks.
  • Assist during fire drills and respond promptly to alarms and other safety concerns.
  • Perform inspections of major mechanical infrastructure such as generators and the fire suppression sprinkler systems.
  • Assist in adjusting lighting and mechanical infrastructure in coordination with seasonal needs.
  • Assist other departments to achieve successful completion of renovation projects.

Qualifications:

  • Basic trades training and/or experience including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and patching/painting. Wallpapering skills could be beneficial to the successful applicant. 
  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and be able to spend long periods of time walking/standing.
  • Work independently and as a team member to help with departmental needs.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Comfort in seeking advice, instruction and assistance when necessary.
  • Intermediate facility with computer technology including email, research, and training platforms.
  • Experience and interest in working around persons in treatment for substance use disorder.
  • Appropriate social and personal boundaries.
  • Must have a clean driving record and a valid drivers license.

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
  • Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
  • Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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