Maintenance Worker - General

Overview

Provides basic maintenance and/or repairs to the Agency buildings and grounds, as well as to the organization's equipment

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintains and repairs agency buildings and equipment by performing basic trade work (e.g., wall repair, replacement of broken locks and basic plumbing and carpentry). Inspects and identifies buildings, equipment or machines in need of repair. Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary course of action for repair.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician or licensed professionals; Orders supplies, part, and materials needed for repairs and maintenance. Maintains record of all orders, works and inspections
• Promote favorable appearance of Agency facilities and equipment, ensuring their proper functioning and their ability to protect the safety of campus users. Act as responsible person if assigned to a building or task. 
• Perform preventive maintenance at all locations; seasonal maintenance as required which includes snow removal and other weather-related responsibilities. Perform duties as requested to promote favorable appearance of agency property.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. delivers and collects materials, takes agency vehicles for inspection, etc.) as directed by the Coordinator of Facilities Management.
• Relocates furniture (e.g. office equipment) by lifting and using transportation equipment to transfer furniture without damage to people or the facilities.

This position requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and, therefore, is subject to successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check.

 

Ensure that work-related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff.Observance of an unsafe act or a potentially hazardous work environment must be mmediately reported to supervisor and/or safety committee.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.  
• Prior general maintenance experience preferred,including minor trade work repairs.
• Valid and qualified NYS driver’s license required.

Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including, but not limited to, lifting of up to 50 lbs.