Job Description

Facilities Technician

Location: Bethel, CT

Payrate: $19 / hour

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | On-site

Ability Beyond is seeking a Facilities Technician to support the maintenance and repair of our residential and program facilities. This role is hands-on and essential to ensuring our environments are safe, functional, and well-maintained. The Facilities Technician will perform routine maintenance, respond to urgent repairs, and support preventative maintenance efforts across agency properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general facility maintenance including painting, drywall repair, and minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work

• Complete preventative maintenance and respond to corrective work orders using CMMS (Salesforce)

• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues across buildings, equipment, and grounds

• Support HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs and upkeep

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to address after-hours emergencies

• Coordinate with external vendors and provide updates on work progress

• Conduct routine inspections and identify opportunities for facility improvements

• Maintain tools, equipment, and agency vehicles in clean and working condition

• Assist with furniture assembly, locksmith tasks, and other facility-related projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2+ years of facilities, maintenance, or related experience

• Experience across multiple trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry) preferred

• Trade school certification or OSHA/NFPA certifications are a plus

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

• Ability to respond to urgent situations, including after-hours calls as needed

Benefits

• Generous benefits package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)

• Paid time off (increases over years of service)

• Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)

• PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including mental health resources

• Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives

About Ability Beyond

At Ability Beyond, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. We serve 3,000 adults with disabilities annually throughout Connecticut and New York, and support employment for people with disabilities nationwide with our affiliate consulting group Disability Solutions.

For over 60 years, Ability Beyond has pioneered ways to help thousands of people with physical and mental disabilities to discover their abilities and become an integral part of their communities.

Today, with over 3,000 people benefiting from our services across New York and Connecticut, we are at the forefront in developing innovative programs and best practices that are being recognized and adopted on a national level.

Through our groundbreaking programs in community job training and placement, supported living, and recreational and educational enrichment, we empower the individuals we serve to live full and rewarding lives.

We are always going beyond – to ensure that the people we serve have a place to call home, enjoy independence through work, and have a forever home where they can age with dignity.

We are a 501 (c) (3) organization headquartered in Bethel, CT and Chappaqua, NY.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Bethel, CT

Year Founded

1953

Website

abilitybeyond.org

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