Facilities Mechanic

Volunteers of America Upstate NY•City of Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Mechanic is responsible for the overall repairs and maintenance for all VOA Upstate NY properties and locations within Binghamton, Ithaca and Rochester. This role ensures all preventative maintenance (PM’s) and repairs are completed in a timely manner, either through self-repairs or by coordinating with preferred vendors. Volunteers of America Upstate New York’s continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services, providing long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people they serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.

Requirements

Two years’ experience within a facility role.
1-2 years experience in Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry and HVAC Repairs.
Strong computer skills with the ability to work with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to pass a federal background check.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and SDS regulations.
A valid NYS driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains HVAC, Plumbing and Carpentry needs.
Responsible for the tracking and completion of all work orders in MaintainX.
Completes preventative maintenance as assigned and prioritizes work orders.
Assists manager with monthly building inspections.
Works closely with vendors to ensure all work is completed and is done correctly.
Responsible for maintaining all agency tools and vehicles.
Responsible for landscaping, painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and snow removal.
Responsible for clearing out vacant apartments and rooms and preparing them for occupancy.
Responsible for cleaning up work area.
Assists in completion of all required regulatory and agency reporting, such as fire drills, cleaning logs, contact logs, etc.
Ensures safe practices and cleanliness of all programs as per regulatory requirements.
Ensures that staff adhere to all cleaning and disinfecting program practices.
Ensures an updated Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binder is maintained for all programs.
Takes lead in monitoring supplies and inventory for programs.
Works with Director of Facilities to ensure proper levels of supplies and adherence to agency budget.
Reports any issues or concerns to supervisor in accordance with divisional guidelines.
Assists with the training and development of facility/janitorial staff, as well as onboarding and orientation.
Responsible for on-call duties and occasional weekend work.
Possible travel to Binghamton and Ithaca may be needed.
Other duties as directed by supervisor