Maintenance Tech

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic performs general maintenance duties throughout the building and grounds. Work involves light carpentry, electrical, pipe fitting, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, landscaping, and snow removal. Maintains building security. Supports Culture of Excellence through active role with assigned neighborhood initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Carries out maintenance duties (repairs, painting, and carpentry, and heavy cleaning) as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties according to schedule on all Home vehicles and equipment.
• Keeps daily record of duties performed to be submitted to supervisor.
• Clears snow from walks and parking areas.
• Able to on-call and respond to fire zone alarms.
• Maintains building security.
• Reports to fire zone when alarm sounds.
• Serves as switchboard backup when necessary.
• Participates in in-service education and safety programs.
• Performs other duties as required by the supervisor or by Administration from time to time.

Other Job Functions

• Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift (ready to work at beginning of shift) and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation.
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly” service-oriented, team, cooperative demeanor and supports Culture of Excellence initiatives by interactions with co-workers and/or Members.
• Absorb work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook).

Qualifications of the Position

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Two to three years of HVAC, boilers, and general maintenance work.
• Preferred Skills: Licenses / Certifications: Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

Conditions of Employment

• Work is performed in a clean, well lit, “Home-Like,” nursing Home setting.
• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).

Physical Requirements

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Friendly Home. May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Members or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Members, visitors and team members during emergency situations.

Pay Range

$20.12 - $26.07 per hour