Maintenance Planner jobs in Connecticut

Maintenance Planner devises plans and programs for routine preventative maintenance and scheduled turnaround events at a plant or production facility. Accurately defines and estimates required work requests and maintains a consistent tracking system for work orders. Being a Maintenance Planner develops inspection and survey procedures to ensure an effective preventative maintenance system. Works closely with technicians, engineers, operations, and managers to establish a schedule of proactive maintenance activities during appropriate downtime. Additionally, Maintenance Planner utilizes planning and scheduling methods to ensure the most effective and least disruptive maintenance possible. Typically uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance. Monitors spare parts inventory to ensure availability of required parts. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. May require a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Maintenance Planner work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Maintenance Planner typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Facilities Operations Maintenance Planner
  • Wesleyan University
  • Middletown, CT FULL_TIME
  • The Physical Plant team is responsible for operations and maintenance of approximately 300 Wesleyan University buildings including a central power plant that encompasses almost 3 million square feet. The physical plant team includes skilled tradespeople who maintain and repair campus buildings and associated equipment.

    Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Facilities, the Facilities Operations Maintenance Planner is responsible for tracking and forecasting future work through the development and management of a comprehensive facilities deferred maintenance list.

    The Facilities Operations Maintenance Planner builds relationships both internally and externally and maintains a broad overview of supply inventory, labor availability, workload, and staffing. They work with and Facilities staff to plan work according to priority and urgency.

    The position assesses and develops efficient workflows and maintenance processes that improve workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays.

    The position ensures a smooth transition of projects from the Construction Phase to the Operations and Maintenance Phase, ensuring that warrantees are managed, and that internal maintenance staff is prepared to support the long-term operations of building and systems.

    Responsibilities include:

    Maintenance Planning
    • Assemble data on equipment and building systems and create planned and preventive maintenance schedules and work orders.
    • Lead the implementation of all preventive maintenance contracts and activities utilizing internal (service technicians) and external resources (contractors).
    • Ensure that all service contracts are maintained and administered in an efficient manner.
    • Effectively manage warranty repairs.
    • Lead the development of a safe, effective, and efficient work control plan through planning and scheduling of work for various crafts.
    • Create and maintain planned maintenance schedules for all classrooms, conference rooms, and other highly utilized spaces.
    • Create and maintain documents and records for regulatory compliance purposes and building system warranties.


    Service Level Improvements
    • Review and inspect outstanding work orders for Facilities Operations daily to identify incomplete, overdue, or unscheduled work.
    • Establish benchmarks for routine tasks to assure that workload, productivity, and staffing requirements are in balance.
    • Continuously assess, review and improve maintenance processes using industry metrics to evaluate the performance of building systems, equipment, and to identify defects, recurring failures and/or improve outcomes.
    • Collaborate with trades forepersons to ensure adequate product inventory to support planned work, establish economic reorder points, and define vendor list.
    • Collaborate with clients, Facilities staff, and outside contractors to coordinate the execution of work, involving multiple trades.
    • Evaluate requests for proposal and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
    • Establish and maintain advanced work planning for capital improvements and projects.

    Rental Properties
    • Maintain rental property inventory
    • Prepare rental properties for showing
    • Show rental properties
    • Track rental property leases

    Additional responsibilities
    • Acquire and maintain the Facilities Operations Vehicle Fleet.
    • Support the Director of Physical Plant (Facilities) Operations to distribute work assignments.
    • Participate in contingency planning and business continuity planning for emergency situations.
    • Actively participate in the emergency management process during emergencies as needed.
    • Other duties as assigned.


    Physical Demands/Working Conditions include Sitting, Standing, Repetitive Movement, Balancing, Reaching, Twisting, Bending, Climbing, Carrying, Pulling/Pushing, lifting (50-100 lbs.), Climbing ladders, and working from platforms and heights as needed.

    Ability to perform the responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
    This is an exempt position that works full-time, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Typical work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. This position requires occasional nights, holidays and weekends as directed.
    This position is classified as essential personnel and as such is required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience planning and scheduling the maintenance of facilities systems or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
    Demonstrated ability to forecast 5-year maintenance plans which anticipate and support renewal schedules.
    Knowledge of best practices related to preventive maintenance.
    Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems, procedures and maintenance requirements.
    Demonstrated track record of assessing factors such as criticality of work, advance notification, impact assessment, labor availability, frequency and magnitude of tasks, efficiency of operations in planning work.
    Demonstrated knowledge of applicable local and state building codes and other regulations applicable to area of responsibility.
    Demonstrated experience with supporting, coordinating, and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
    Demonstrated knowledge and proper use of personal protective equipment, Safety Data Sheets and proper waste disposal methods and proper application of Lock Out Tag Out, confined space, and other safety procedures.
    Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
    Effective communication skills and a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, customers, vendors, and management.
    Strong organizational, prioritization and project management skills.
    Effective planning experience.
    Expertise in MSOffice (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) with advanced abilities in Excel.
    Expertise in effectively using maintenance management systems.
    Demonstrated ability to manipulate and create graphic reports on large data sets.
    Demonstrated ability to make data informed recommendations.
    Possession and continuous maintenance of valid State of Connecticut driver’s license and safe driving skills.
    Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position listed above with or without reasonable accommodations.
    Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and work collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Documented proficiency with EMS, and School Dude Work order System.
    Knowledge of maintenance management fundamentals.

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Position is open until filled. For full consideration please apply by May 1, 2024 when first review of applications will begin.

    Additional Information
    All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

    Benefits
    Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).

    Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

    Quick Link
    https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/9675
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General Cleaner
  • Diversified Maintenance
  • Enfield, CT PART_TIME
  • For over 40 years, Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC has been providing client-focused, quality maintenance solutions to facilities across the United States. We are a community of over 10,000 outst...
  • 11 Days Ago

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General Cleaner
  • Diversified Maintenance
  • Rocky Hill, CT PART_TIME
  • For over 40 years, Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC has been providing client-focused, quality maintenance solutions to facilities across the United States. We are a community of over 10,000 outst...
  • 5 Days Ago

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General Cleaner
  • Diversified Maintenance
  • Manchester, CT PART_TIME
  • For over 40 years, Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC has been providing client-focused, quality maintenance solutions to facilities across the United States. We are a community of over 10,000 outst...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Custodian General Application - Connecticut
  • Diversified Maintenance
  • STAMFORD, CT PART_TIME
  • For over 40 years, Diversified Maintenance Systems, has been providing client-focused, quality maintenance solutions to facilities across the United States. We are a community outstanding people who a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Custodian
  • Diversified Maintenance
  • Groton, CT PART_TIME
  • For over 40 years, Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC has been providing client-focused, quality maintenance solutions to facilities across the United States. We are a community of over 10,000 outst...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Maintenance Planner
  • Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.
  • Sechelt, BC
  • AutoReqId: 19507BR Pay Class: Salaried Exempt Minimum Pay Rate: $84,430.00 Maximum Pay Rate: $116,080.00 Department: Mai...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner
  • West Fraser
  • Lufkin, TX
  • The primary responsibility of this position is for planning, scheduling and coordinating all plannable maintenance work ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner
  • Refresco
  • Lakeland, FL
  • Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner
  • Experis
  • St. Peters, MO
  • Our client, in consumer packaged goods industry is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join their team. The ideal...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner
  • StarPlus Energy
  • Kokomo, IN
  • Job Summary: Transforming raw manufacturing data into actionable information and reports is a key responsibility, facili...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner
  • BlueTriton Brands
  • Ontario, CA
  • BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water bra...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner
  • BlueTriton Brands
  • Dallas, TX
  • BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water bra...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner
  • Dairy Farmers of America
  • Pacific, MO
  • GENERAL PURPOSE Coordinate maintenance planning activities and provide operations support. Coordinate in-house planned m...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
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Income Estimation for Maintenance Planner jobs
$109,088 to $146,317

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