Maintenance Tech

Overview

The Pan-American Square Apartments in Buffalo, NY, are looking for a skilled maintenance professional to join our team! This is a “working hands-on” Maintenance Tech position. Under the direction of the Sr. Director, this position is responsible for providing hands‑on maintenance and upkeep to buildings and grounds as well as physically completing duties and coordinating the preventative, ongoing and emergency activities of the department.

This includes the ability to lead by example, multi‑task, provide excellent customer service experiences, troubleshoot and problem solve, as well as to be cost mindful.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits (see below for details)
• Competitive wages- compensation $27 – $28.20/hour based on experience

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude toward all residents (as per respect policy), staff and guests.
• Makes repairs of the building, equipment, and machinery as needed within his / her capability and notifies the Program Director of any major problems or concerns.
• Repairs lights, plumbing, windows, and screens, and performs simple carpentry when needed.
• Performs interior and exterior painting as needed; obtains bids for larger projects.
• Coordinates work orders with the Director or designee to ensure that deadlines and priorities of the program are met.
• Under the direction of the Program Director, oversees the contracts for the preventative maintenance of the following: generator, fire extinguishers and ansul system, sprinkler system, fire alarm, elevator, HVAC system (boiler, roof top units, air conditioner heater unit), water treatment andpest control.
• Ensures that resident’s rooms are prepared for new admissions, which may include maintenance of the room itself and the moving of the furniture and equipment as required.
• Gathers price estimates for major repair work and reviews them with the Director.
• Maintains ongoing contact and monitoring of the lawn care and snow removal companies. Also ensures that walkways and exits are shoveled and salted as needed.
• Works with the Director to ensure that all OMH/HCR, and other funders physical plant issues are successfully addressed according to DePaul’s Physical Plant Standards.
• Assumes on call responsibility during physical plant emergencies.
• Ensures all property outside of the building is properly maintained and cleaned as needed. This includes the picking up of any trash, cigarette butts or any other debris on the property.
• Participates in staff meetings and in‑services.
• Works independently and with other maintenance staff to ensure that deadlines and priorities of the agency are met.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations for self, residents, and staff.
• Schedules, implements, and tracks monthly fire drills as per OMH regulations as directed.
• Completes monthly inspections of all fire safety equipment according to OMH / Quality Management guidelines.
• Maintains tracking systems for each service and site. Coordinates scheduling of services and required follow‑ups with site staff where applicable.
• Assigns / ensures staff coverage for routing duties and coverage for site specific needs.
• Completes purchasing card expense reports, papersave system approval, timecard approvals, gas receipts, permits, and required paperwork for the maintenance department in compliance with agency policies and approval limits.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers in consultation with Director of Project Management.
• Establish and complete periodic site inspections to maintain DePaul standards…