MAINT TECH - IN HOUSE MAINTENANCE

Middletown, NY

Rate: $20.00/hr + great benefits

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

A Maintenance Tech is responsible for keeping the facilities, and equipment, operating and repairing any problems that are identified. This position will handle a variety of different issues as it covers everything from housing apartments to HVAC units.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• A successful candidate must have excellent customer service skills and will be responsible for the safe upkeep of a facility, such as all Access houses or admin offices.
• Must be able to handle and work with tools, must be skilled in a variety of areas including light plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, and light electrical systems. Landscaping and snow removal skills are also required.
• Duties also include responsible for assigned work orders from start to completion, inspecting houses and admin buildings, maintaining inventory of tools equipment, supplies, responsible for scheduling repairs, work in a collaborative manner as part of the site team when necessary.
• Responsible for snow cleanup in the winter months, mowing grass in the spring and fall. Must have the ability to operate motorized equipment such as snow removal or other equipment as trained and assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

This position will support other departments in their requests for building/moving/transferring office furniture or equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in general maintenance and in a maintenance specialty.
• Specialization in one or more trade, (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, landscaping, etc.)
• Understand basic principles when trouble shooting mechanical, electrical or plumbing issues.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles.
• Can handle painting and landscaping assignments to the standards of the agency.

Must possess willingness to improve skill set through informal apprenticeship.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in general maintenance and in a maintenance specialty.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

• Must be capable to sit or stand for long-periods of time
• Must be able to twist to reach equipment surrounding work area
• Must be able to talk, see and hear with sufficient acuity to successfully perform all aspects of the job;
• Must perform simple grasping or fine manipulation;
• Must be able to use a telephone and have some computer knowledge.
• Must be capable to move throughout work day
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders
• Occasional lifting of > _50+ pounds

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