Maintenance III

St Catherine s Center for Children•Town of Guilderland, NY

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity. Our Mission: St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. Our Vision: St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region. Position Overview: The Maintenance III position is responsible for performing all maintenance tasks to improve the physical appearance, function, and operation of agency buildings, property and equipment. This individual must demonstrate the knowledge and application of commonly-used concepts, practices, and safety procedures in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical, grounds keeping, pest management and vehicle servicing. Works under minimal supervision of the maintenance supervisor (or supervisor designee) while also relying on experience and judgement to organize and complete tasks.

Requirements

High School/GED equivalent is required and least five years’ experience as a maintenance worker; any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described may be considered (or) three years as Maintenance II worker.
Significant knowledge in the use and care of all tools and equipment used in performing duties is essential.
Ability to respond to after-hours emergency maintenance calls, as needed.
Willingness to accept supervision and learn methods of performing maintenance tasks.
Local travel is required; A current Clean and Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) - is required
Ability to understand emotionally disturbed children, tolerate frustration of children upsetting already cleaned or repaired areas.
Ability to safe-guard confidential information.
Must be willing and able to work in close proximity with the clients we serve.
Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability; A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
Ability to pass extensive pre-employment background check requirements, including fingerprinting
Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers including, but not limited to, the minimum age of 21 at time of hire, with the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Performing general and extensive maintenance (cleaning, painting, repair work) of agency buildings and grounds to include but is not limited to:
Making minor and major carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings.
Obtaining estimates for supplies, materials and repairs.
Safely uses hand tools, power tools, gas powered equipment and other equipment to make minor and major repairs, to maintain grounds and properties.
Ensures tools are readily available and in good working order and available for each task, including performing maintenance on the tools.
Follows all applicable safety rules, practices and procedures.
Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
Assists the maintenance supervisor as needed.
Performing touch-up, priming, and finish painting of all agency properties.
Performing required yard work, during all four seasons.
Completing monthly agency vehicle inspections, and cleaning of the vehicles.
Maintaining records of scheduled maintenance and inspections.
Picking up and delivering supplies and materials.
Provide additional supervision of Maintenance I and Maintenance II staff as requested by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.
Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
Generous Combined Leave Time and loads of PAID Holidays!
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Pension Plan with Agency contribution
Life Insurance at no cost to you!
Paid Training including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement
Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment.