Maintenance Technician

About the role

This position works on all new renovation projects and the restoration and rebuilding of commercial and residential properties under the direct supervision of the Manager of Facilities and Transportation. They support the day-to-day operations of the agency and are responsible for maintaining the physical assets of the property.

Responsibilities

• Complete all maintenance service requests, working closely with department staff to expedite the efficient resolution of work orders.
• Conduct inspections of building interiors and exteriors, grounds, and advise supervisor of any necessary repairs.
• Recommend and purchase supplies, ensuring adequate supplies and materials.
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as painting, caulking, stripping and refinishing floors, sheet rocking, minor electrical work, plumbing, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Record all activity in the maintenance log.
• Assemble and move office furniture and agency equipment.

Other Job Duties

• Assist the grounds and housekeeping staff including keeping the grounds and common areas free of trash and debris, as needed.
• Must be able to shift between sites when necessary.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor and deemed necessary to continue the safe and sanitary operation of the agency, including on-call emergency service and housekeeping duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently on tasks.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, supplies, and materials used in general maintenance and repairs of buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and adherence to safety requirements, procedures, and best practices.
• Skilled in the use and care of hand tools, gauges, electrical metering devices, power tools, lawn and other related equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills needed to perform routine computations.
• Proactively identify problems and implement solutions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and directions.
• Interact with staff and consumers of diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Provide excellent customer services to both internal and external customers.

Physical Elements

• Must be able to physically perform stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 65 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to travel as needed getting in and out of a car both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly exposed to high-noise environments.
• Regularly exposed to chemicals.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of experience in preventative maintenance preferred.
• Experience with minor electrical issues, drywall installation, plumbing, building repairs, and supply ordering is desired.
• Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $17/hr.