Maintenance Worker; RP

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or designee, Facilities Maintenance Workers perform maintenance, installation, and related activities, including routine carpentry, painting, plastering, minor electrical, minor plumbing, and installing or repairing locks; they assist with the maintenance of program grounds, including grass cutting, snow removal, etc.; they assist with the moving and transport of personnel, equipment, mail and supplies; they maintain appropriate documentation of such activities.

List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• Performs routine installment, maintenance, replacement and repairs of plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets, and water heaters. Repairs and replaces steam valves and damaged or leaking pipes and insulates steam lines. Repairs and replaces thermostats, and other fixtures; locates and unplugs stoppages using plungers, snakes, etc.
• Operates and maintains heating and hot water equipment by replacing parts, such as filters and pumps; cleaning equipment; replacing and adjusting components, such as thermostats; and checking oil level in storage tanks
• Performs carpentry activities including repairing or replacing doors, windows, stairs, railings, floors, gates, roofs, and ceilings, furniture, locks, and door hardware; opening locks when keys are not available. Installs window blinds, assembles bookcases, shelves, tables, signs, and modular furniture, cabinets, countertops, and other wood equipment and fixtures including platforms and temporary staging
• Repairs, rebuilds, and assists in installing metal, slate, shingle, and built-up roofs.
• Assists with the renovation/remodeling of offices and apartments; repairs plaster and drywall; prepares surfaces for painting; paints interior and exterior building structures, fixtures, equipment; strips and paints or stains cabinets, doors, and woodwork.
• Repairs electrical equipment such as overhead door motors, electric ranges, and other appliances; running and repairing electrical cables and wires; installing and maintaining lighting fixtures, outlets, and switches.
• Performs outside grounds maintenance duties such as mowing lawns, trimming bushes, etc., and snow removal as required.
• Assists with the movement, transport, relocation and discarding of furniture, equipment, and supplies as assigned, including the removal of unusable (e.g. infested) furniture and supplies and moving clients’ belongings.
• Operates machine tools, including but not limited to power drills, power saws, lawnmowers, snow blowers, etc.
• Maintains vehicles by performing routine tasks such as changing a flat tire, maintaining appropriate fluid levels, as well as ensuring that the interiors and exteriors of vehicles are clean.
• Adheres to the work request and other departmental tracking systems; follows established procedures and submits documentation in a timely way. Completes all required checklists.
• Performs masonry repairs and installation activities such as installing and replacing tile and carpets as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and active promotion of the ICL values and goals.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the mechanical, electrical and/or building trades.
• Working knowledge of applicable agency standards and of appropriate building and construction code regulations.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment, and the materials of the mechanical, electrical and/or building trades.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Must have the ability to comprehend and follow simple instructions verbally and communicate in English.