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Overview

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.

Under supervision of Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, the Maintenance Mechanic will maintain assigned tasks: repairs furniture and the structural integrity of buildings and electrical systems, and responds to other emergency maintenance requests as needed. The Maintenance Mechanic will work on projects that require a level of precision, involving exposure to chemical, loud noises, and equipment that is both automatic and manual. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to follow employee safety standards by adhering to both environment and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all day programs are ready for standardized surveys.
• Comprehends and performs work orders through company phone, emails, and assignments.
• Assess properties and completes work orders to ensure the safety and health of individuals and employees.
• Adheres to basic professional standards not limited to adhering to Agency Code of Conduct.
• Plunges toilets and ensures plumping is properly working.
• Repairs sheetrock, spackles, and paint as needed.
• Repairs broken sinks, toilets, and other plumbing equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, and installs electrical equipment/appliances, light switches, light fixtures, and light bulbs.
• Transports furniture and other equipment.
• Ensures breaker is properly working when an electric issue arises.
• Repairs locks and security systems as needed.
• Paints walls and exteriors of buildings.
• Performs miscellaneous custodial work as needed.
• Troubleshoots mechanical issues in equipment/appliances.
• Inspects heating and cooling systems, dryers, generators, and fire safety equipment.
• Performs basic HVAC repairs.
• Collaborates with other maintenance workers to determine the best course of action for required tasks.
• Ensure that all walkways, entryways, driveways and parking lots are shoveled or plowed at FREE’s properties to avoid injuries during emergency inclement weather.
• Keeps logs of all maintenance work.
• Reports to the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator with work updates.
• Prioritize, multi-task, and respond to calls in a busy, multi-faceted, professional environment.
• Performs tasks in a timely, thorough manner.
• Comprehensively assesses needed repairs and prepare tools and materials for required work.
• Communicate effectively with visitors, contractors, vendors and delivery people to best address concerns and questions to ensure positive and accurate results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Valid NYS Driver License.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance field or mechanical repair work.
• Must have knowledge and experience in the operation of power equipment and machines.
• Must be able to effectively communicate.
• Must be skilled in interpersonal relationships to act appropriately in various settings.
• Knowledge of wall board repair and painting
• Background in carpentry, plumbing and installing sheet rock.
• Basic knowledge in electricity.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be flexible.
• Able to drive, possess good organization and communication skills.
• Works well as a team player.