Utility Mechanic

Maintenance Position

Position duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform routine maintenance of buildings and grounds, including minor repairs, fixture installation, and window replacement.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies promptly under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Communicate regularly with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding the status of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Order, pick up, and deliver maintenance supplies as approved by the supervisor.
• Complete basic home repairs, including but not limited to:
• Painting and caulking
• Minor wall and door repairs
• Basic electrical and plumbing work
• Wallpapering
• Buff and wax floors as needed in assigned facilities.
• Perform maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Complete all assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of experience performing minor repairs, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Valid New York State driver's license and ability to meet insurance requirements for operation of agency vehicles
• Willingness and ability to travel to other agency locations as needed
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Adherence to the agency's Corporate Compliance Program, including completion of all required annual training and full cooperation with compliance-related investigations

Physical demands:

• Frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and reaching
• Frequent use of hands and arms for grasping, handling, and operating tools
• Frequent climbing of stairs, ramps, and ladders (indoors and outdoors)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Requires sufficient vision for close work, distance viewing, depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision, and focus adjustment
• Ability to perform routine and special building maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours as assigned.
• Ability to travel throughout the Hudson Valley as needed.
• Ability to make minor repairs independently.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills preferred.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures and ability to recognize unsafe conditions.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Operates a variety of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment required to safely and effectively perform assigned duties

License:

• Valid New York State Driver's License.
• Must meet agency requirements for insurability