Maintenance Worker

ADAPT of Hudson Valley•Middletown, NY

40d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Under general supervision, is responsible for the completion of all assigned interior and exterior maintenance tasks including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting and grounds keeping. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Worker will include, but are not limited to the following: Performs preventive maintenance and/or repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. Repairs, retrofits, adjusts or custom makes parts for furniture. Refinishes/installs sheet rock, plasters and paints furniture and interior and exterior areas. Removes, repairs, and installs ceiling, floor and wall tiles and coverings in interior and exterior areas. Inspects facilities for required preventive maintenance, repairs, cleanliness or conformity with applicable agency requirements. Drives department vehicles as assigned, and loads, unloads, transports and delivers supplies, equipment and personnel to assigned areas. Performs custodial work as needed. Cleans job site area. Attends staff training on cleaning methods, sanitation, safety, hazard prevention, etc. Assists with sweeping, raking, snow/ice removal from outdoor areas. Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, coworkers, other departments, outside contacts, etc.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
High proficiency in the use and operation of a wide range of complex tools, equipment and machines essential to the tasks to be performed.
High School Diploma or GED
Two years of prior trade experience
Valid Driver’s License and maintain it in good standing
Requires physical effort on a regular basis, as in frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping or reaching, and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent exposure to injury and occupational hazards which require routine precautions, such as the use of hand and power tools.
One or a few unpleasant working conditions routinely present in the job, such as dust from carpentry projects, paint fumes, noise generated by machinery, lavatory and sewer and waste line cleaning, etc.
Seasonal exposure to unpleasant weather

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance and/or repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
Repairs, retrofits, adjusts or custom makes parts for furniture.
Refinishes/installs sheet rock, plasters and paints furniture and interior and exterior areas.
Removes, repairs, and installs ceiling, floor and wall tiles and coverings in interior and exterior areas.
Inspects facilities for required preventive maintenance, repairs, cleanliness or conformity with applicable agency requirements.
Drives department vehicles as assigned, and loads, unloads, transports and delivers supplies, equipment and personnel to assigned areas.
Performs custodial work as needed.
Cleans job site area.
Attends staff training on cleaning methods, sanitation, safety, hazard prevention, etc.
Assists with sweeping, raking, snow/ice removal from outdoor areas.
Performs other related duties as requested.