Maintenance Worker

Overview:

The General Maintenance Worker will perform general property maintenance, renovations, and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, heating, and cooling, within the residential group homes.

 

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification, it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

 

Our industry-leading benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning activities such as dusting, sweeping, mopping etc.
• Fixing any safety hazards.
• Installing and repairing furniture and other equipment
• Installing appliances and equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot appliances and equipment.
• Installing and Repairs to broken locks.
• Electrical - light bulbs, fixtures, outlets, and receptacles.
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues.
• Painting – plaster, peeling paint, assist with empty room turnover ETC.
• Carpentry – Doors, windows, framing, flooring and molding ETC.
• Plumbing – Replacing toilet, sinks, vanities, and shower fixtures ETC.
• Masonry – Grouting, Tiles, Cementing, mortar.
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations.
• Liaising with contractors and other workers.
• Perform safety site inspections.
• Report to a facilities or maintenance Director for issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Accurately document completed work, inspections, and identified issues in required systems or reports

 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Physically capable of moving equipment (able to lift 50lbs or more)
• Proven experience as handyman
• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems
• Basic math skills
• Good communication ability
• Well-organized and apt in problem-solving
• Basic computer and digital literacy, including the ability to use email, mobile apps, and work‑order or reporting systems
• Attention to detail
• Driver License and able to be flexible and to travel to sites as needed
• Ability to respond to urgent maintenance needs, including occasional afterhours or emergency situations as required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements 

• HS Diploma/GED
• Minimum of one (1) to (2) years or progressive responsibility and experience in maintenance, fleet and equipment, and/or facilities required; or equivalent of education and experience to meet the essential functions of the position.

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

The Center for Family Support provides equal employment opportunities to all. We celebrate the wonderful qualities that make each of us unique and greatly value how they enrich the work we do. If you want to work with a caring group of people making a difference in the lives of the people we serve, apply today!

 

 

Pay Range: USD $50,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.