Maintenance Operations Assistant

About the role

The Maintenance Operations Assistant supports fleet maintenance, deliveries, and simple assemblies for the agency, performing a variety of tasks to keep vehicles and equipment operational and to assist the Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities

• Complete fleet maintenance activities for agency vehicles as assigned.
• Maintain fleet spreadsheets and schedules for routine and preventative maintenance and annual inspections to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all vehicles have valid insurance cards and registrations.
• Obtain handicap parking tags from the Town Clerk in the Town of Somers for vehicles used to transport clients.
• Return license plates from off‑lease vehicles to the OMV.
• Use the automated purchasing system (E‑Requester) to order and receive materials as assigned.
• Purchase and deliver laundry soap, bottled water and other necessary supplies.
• Set up printers, computers, and related equipment; replace ink cartridges.
• Pick up and deliver Opengate property (such as computers, cell phones, printers, etc.).
• Provide backup support to the Maintenance Department as needed.
• Participate in the Adopt‑A‑Highway program along Warren Street.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or GED, and 1 year experience in maintenance or operations support.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid New York State driver’s license is required.
• Computer skills, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong customer service background preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Non‑sedentary role requiring frequent standing and walking.
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds.
• Ability to turn, lift and assist individuals with movement.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, maintaining balance on a platform or ladder, and bending or crawling into awkward spaces.