MAINT TECH - IN HOUSE MAINTENANCE

Access: Supports for Living•Middletown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for keeping facilities and equipment operating, and repairing any identified problems. The role handles a variety of issues, covering everything from housing apartments to HVAC units. The Maintenance Tech will be responsible for the safe upkeep of facilities such as Access houses or admin offices. Duties include completing assigned work orders from start to finish, inspecting houses and admin buildings, maintaining an inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, and scheduling repairs. The role also involves working collaboratively with the site team when necessary, performing snow cleanup in winter, mowing grass in spring and fall, and operating motorized equipment as trained and assigned. Additionally, this position will support other departments with building, moving, or transferring office furniture or equipment.

Requirements

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.)
Understanding of basic principles when troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or plumbing issues
Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles
Ability to handle painting and landscaping assignments to the standards of the agency
Willingness to improve skill set through informal apprenticeship
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to handle and work with tools
Skilled in a variety of areas including light plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, and light electrical systems
Landscaping and snow removal skills required
Ability to operate motorized equipment such as snow removal or other equipment as trained and assigned
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

Responsibilities

Keeping facilities and equipment operating
Repairing identified problems
Handling a variety of issues including housing apartments and HVAC units
Ensuring the safe upkeep of facilities, such as Access houses or admin offices
Completing assigned work orders from start to finish
Inspecting houses and admin buildings
Maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies
Scheduling repairs
Working collaboratively with the site team when necessary
Performing snow cleanup in the winter months
Mowing grass in the spring and fall
Operating motorized equipment such as snow removal equipment as trained and assigned
Supporting other departments in their requests for building/moving/transferring office furniture or equipment