About the Role
Provides basic maintenance and/or repairs to Agency buildings and grounds, as well as to the organization's equipment.
Responsibilities
- 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, parts, and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
- Maintains records of all orders, works, and inspections.
- Promotes favorable appearance of Agency facilities and equipment, ensuring their proper functioning and their ability to protect the safety of campus users.
- Acts as responsible person if assigned to a building or task.
- Performs preventive maintenance at all locations.
- Performs seasonal maintenance as required, including snow removal and other weather-related responsibilities.
- Performs 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) 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.
- Ensures that work-related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff.
- Immediately reports observance of an unsafe act or a potentially hazardous work environment to supervisor and/or safety committee.
Requirements
- Requires successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check.
- Must possess a valid and qualified NYS driver's license.
- Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting of up to 50 lbs.
Skills
- Basic trade work (e.g., wall repair, replacement of broken locks, basic plumbing and carpentry)
- Troubleshooting repair issues
- Ordering supplies, parts, and materials
- Record keeping
- Preventive maintenance
- Seasonal maintenance
- Snow removal
- Weather-related maintenance
- Furniture relocation
- Adherence to safety procedures
Experience Level
- Prior general maintenance experience preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
