Maintenance Worker

Bethany Village•Town of Horseheads, NY

51d•$18 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for campus-wide maintenance and serving as the first responder to emergencies. This role involves a variety of tasks to ensure the upkeep and safety of the campus facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma recommended for this position.
Ability to read, speak and write English is required.
1-2 years’ experience preferred.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious body fluids, chemicals (gasoline, oil, lubricants, paint, etc.) may be present.
Must be able to work independently and prioritize duties.
Some heavy lifting required (~75 lbs, @ 5% of time), ~20 lbs, @ 5% of time, <20 lbs, throughout the day.
Walking, standing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, lifting, handling, talking, seeing, carrying, concentration, and maintenance of an appropriate working speed are required for this position.
Gloves: appropriate work gloves worn as needed.
Safety Glasses: worn when performing tasks and operating machinery that could potentially injure eyes.
Shoes: heavy-duty work shoes/boots.
Badge: Bethany Village photo I.D.
Must be able to communicate with staff, residents, and the families of the residents.
Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

Outside trimming of shrubs, mowing around building, flower / tree planting, and trash pickup.
Seasonal decorating of building.
Performs preventive maintenance and routine custodial duties as assigned.
Assists in removal of snow.
Stripping/waxing floors as scheduled.
Performs all operational assignments as requested, and completes daily work orders.
Informs the Maintenance Supervisor/Director of Maintenance immediately of any malfunction of equipment or any hazardous condition.
Clean areas used at the completion of work or at the end of the day.
Participates in campus trash collection.
Requisitions all supplies through the Maintenance Supervisor/Director of Maintenance, and assists in maintaining an inventory of parts and supplies in the department.
Has some knowledge of fire alarms, fire equipment, heat and smoke detectors.
Washing of exterior windows seasonally.
Maintaining facility water softener (maintaining salt levels).
High speed floor burnishing.
Perform lockout / tagout.
Emergency generator checks and logs.
First responder to emergency situations on campus.
Escort emergency personnel on campus and assist as directed.
Follows instructions of the fire and disaster plans.
Check fire panels.
Assists in the opening and closing of buildings as required.
Endorses and complies with the Vision, objectives, procedures, and policies of Bethany Village and the Maintenance Department.
Partake in weekly on-call rotation.