Lead Maintenance Worker

When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200 staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to make a meaningful impact by facilitating the lives of the amazing people we support.

Primary Purpose of Job

To participate in planning and execution of complex projects with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• A minimum of four (4) – five (5) years of extensive field experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other related building trades.
• Ability to work at various heights while using extension ladders to access roofs, lighting and other various items that require the use of ladders.
• Knowledge of the OPWDD regulations and experience working in the environment, regulated by the OPWDD, preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and EHS guidelines.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and nights.
• Ability to be on call and to respond to emergencies during the off hours.
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Clean, valid NYS driver’s license.

Essential Functions

• Inspect, troubleshoot, perform emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections and all other duties required to maintain the integrity of the systems, as well as power washing, furniture moving, landscaping and snow removal and assist others, as assigned.
• Work with outside contractors, as required.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in investigating the need and planning various small-to-medium size maintenance and installation projects.
• Performing various small-to-medium size maintenance and installation projects that require higher than average expertise in various maintenance and construction trades.
• Take a responsibility for some essential functions of the Maintenance Supervisor at the time when he/she is not available, such as assigning staff, planning daily work, resolving non-complex logistical issues 
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of any observed issues that require attention (repairs, malfunctions, and safety and fire safety issues).
• Coach the Maintenance Workers at the job location on various techniques, maintenance procedures, and safety precautions.
• Carry emergency pager/cell phone to respond to emergency and alarm calls.
• Other duties, as assigned,

Depending on building trade, for example plumbing, may also be required to:

• Read blueprints and diagrams
• Complete basic welding
• Work with gas and waste piping
• Service all installed piping systems, including but not limited to water, fire sprinklers, fuel oil piping, compressed air, vacuum, medical gases, steam, natural gas, condensate and sewer.

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