Facility Assistant

Description:
Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, located in Middletown, CT, is seeking a reliable, skilled, and detail-oriented Facilities Assistant to join our team.

As a Facilities Assistant, you will play an essential role in maintaining a safe, clean, and fully operational environment for our staff, clients, and animal patients. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on problem-solving, feels comfortable working in a bustling veterinary hospital, and has a flexible schedule that includes weekend availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Minor Electrical & Lighting: Replace lightbulbs, ballast fixtures, and troubleshoot minor electrical issues safely.
• Plumbing Maintenance: Repair leaky faucets, clear minor clogs, and maintain hospital sink and drainage systems.
• Carpentry & Patching: Perform basic carpentry repairs, patch drywall, and handle interior painting projects as needed.
• General Handyman Tasks: Hang signage, assemble furniture, repair doors/locks, and ensure all hardware functions smoothly.
• Hospital Safety: Maintain awareness of clinical surroundings to ensure repairs do not disrupt patient care or compromise safety protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required for this position.
• Technical Skills: Strong basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting techniques.
• Schedule Flexibility: Weekend availability is required; final shift schedules will be determined upon hire.
• Comfortable with Animals: Must be completely at ease working around dogs, cats, and other pets, as well as medical equipment.
• Physical Stamina: Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and stand or kneel for extended periods.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to coordinate repair schedules with hospital management and medical staff.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply

Compensation:
$24.00 an hour

Anticipated Schedule:
This is a full-time position:
Exact schedule to be determined / weekends and holidays are required.

What s in it for you?

• Supportive culture with social events & team building
• Competitive paid time off & holidays
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities
• Mental Health Focused Services
• 401(k) plan with strong employer match
• Employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance

We know it s not always easy to make a move. We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style, we can do that too! We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with!

EEO Statement:

Pieper Veterinary/Cove Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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