Winter Maintenance Support Staff

The New London Homeless Hospitality Center (NLHHC) seeks a full-time Winter Maintenance Support Staff to provide seasonal maintenance-related service across New London Homeless Hospitality Center properties. This role is crucial to ensuring safe, accessible, and well-maintained facilities during cold weather. This position focuses on snow and ice removal, winter property inspections, weather-related maintenance, and timely responses to hazardous conditions for clients, residents, staff, and visitors.

Location: NLHHC properties across the New London, CT 06320 area

Schedule: Full-time and seasonal; 40 hours per week with overtime as needed to address winter weather concerns

Compensation: $20 per hour; paid out weekly

How to Apply: Email your resume to [email protected], with the subject line "Winter Maintenance Application"

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Monitor weather and property conditions during assigned shifts.
• Shovel and clear snow from sidewalks, entrances, stairs, ramps, walkways, and other designated areas.
• Apply salt, ice melt, and other approved materials to prevent and address icy conditions.
• Keep emergency exits, fire access areas, and frequently used pathways clear and accessible.
• Inspect agency properties for winter-related hazards, including ice buildup, leaks, frozen pipes, and heating concerns.
• Respond promptly to winter maintenance requests and weather-related emergencies.
• Perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs as assigned.
• Document completed work and immediately report safety concerns or conditions requiring additional repairs.
• Assist with snow removal around agency vehicles, dumpsters, parking areas, and exterior equipment.
• Restock and organize salt, ice melt, shovels, and winter maintenance supplies.
• Assist with unit turnovers, cleaning, painting, furniture movement, and basic property maintenance when winter weather duties are completed.
• Help protect properties from cold-weather damage through preventative checks.
• Assist maintenance staff with special projects and emergency needs.
• Maintain tools and equipment, keeping them in clean, safe, working condition.
• Report supply needs, equipment problems, property damage, and potential liability concerns to the supervisor.

Key Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid CT driver’s license
• Physical ability to complete winter maintenance-related work

Bonus Skills:

• Facilities experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Family-first employer
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply: Email your resume to [email protected], with the subject line "Winter Maintenance Application"

The New London Homeless Hospitality Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person