Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester

Salary: $19.00–$20.00 / hour

Hours: Full Time – Split 40 hours per week between two locations

Location: Rochester, NY: 414 Lexington Ave Property and 67 Canal St Property

Provide day‑to‑day janitorial and maintenance services to the assigned property(ies).

• Responsible for common area care, including lawn mowing, raking, weeding and hedge trimming; snow removal and salting of common areas during season.
• Clean common areas according to the maintenance calendar and approved procedures; police area for trash and debris.
• Perform service requests and schedule outside technical staff, upon request, to make additions, changes or repairs to building systems.
• Assist with scheduling, coordinating and monitoring laborers, vendors and contractors providing services on site as assigned by the Property Manager.
• Perform basic and intermediate skill assembly and maintenance tasks on plumbing and electrical components, window and door hardware, mechanical services, carpentry, painting and drywall.
• Maintain an inventory of tools, equipment and supplies for the operation of the property; place routine orders for supplies from approved vendors to maintain appropriate inventory.
• Periodically repaint and repair walls, doors, trim in common areas, vacant apartments and exterior of building(s).
• Move packages, furniture and equipment as required; use mechanical aids as appropriate for moving or lifting heavy or awkward loads.
• Respond to calls from the Property Manager or monitoring company for fire, security or other alarms or tenant emergencies; search, correct fault(s) and secure the building as required and report to Property Manager.
• Provide written reports of activities or other documentation to the Property Manager or others as required.
• Adhere to property maintenance schedule.
• Complete on‑call services as scheduled.
• Attend periodic training for Fair Housing, HVAC, Building Systems or other relevant topics.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• 100% compliance with fair housing regulations.
• Friendly, helpful, courteous interactions with tenants, vendors and co‑workers.
• 100% of scheduled preventative maintenance completed monthly.
• Ensure that a minimum of 95% of work orders are completed within 24 hours.
• Ensure that apartment make‑readies do not exceed 4 days for apartments and 8 days for single family homes.
• Maintain properties to limit potential health and safety issues.
• Provide mentoring/training to Maintenance Assistant if applicable.

• Competitive salary and 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous time off package and work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people’s lives.

Providence Housing is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EEO/AA Disability/Veteran.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Credentials: Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Experience: One or more years of building and grounds maintenance experience; trade‑specific training desirable.

• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
• Ability to lift, push and/or reach for objects.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and/or stand while performing duties.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• High energy level.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. without assistance.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Reliable and insured transportation.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Openness to a flexible schedule.
• Good reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with tenants.
• Police record acceptable per organizational standards.
• No barriers with illegal substance use.
• Honesty.
• Courteousness.

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform lifting.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but can be loud at times.

Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards.

$19.00–$20.00 / hour.