Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.69

Responsible for the completion of all tasks with minimum supervision as directed by the Project Manager. Responsible for reporting any condition effecting building services and tenant or employee safety and comfort. Will accompany Project Manager on tours of sites to help identify potential problems in specific areas of responsibility including site maintenance, janitorial, physical plant and preventative maintenance that could result in the sites inability to pass state survey. Responsible for following People Inc. guidelines regarding general maintenance practices. Responsible for protecting and improving the quality of life for the tenant and the value of property. Ensure building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Knowledge of codes, laws and regulations pertaining to the operations of the facility is mandatory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects property on a regular basis and notifies responsible parties of deficiencies or items requiring attention. Makes recommendations for other services such as extermination, or carpet cleaning within budgetary constraints.
• Performs routine custodial duties including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, buffing, mopping, vacuuming and window cleaning.
• Inspects property, parking lots and other public areas for debris.
• Responds to weather related circumstances, which may typically require the removal of snow, debris, etc.
• Completes all minor repairs and maintenance of physical plant, doors, locks windows, railings, ceiling tile, etc.
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts, defective electrical switches, outlets, and other electrical fixtures of a minor scale.
• Paints interior or exterior of building as required.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Provides general lawn care, grass cutting, edging, trimming bushes, etc.
• Repairs minor parking lot surface cracks, holes, curb painting, etc.
• Completes Maintenance Request Forms.
• Assists in unloading and setting up of furniture in common areas.
• Performs pro-active inspections of property and identifies and corrects findings.
• Conducts preventative maintenance functions according to scheduled maintenance programs on snow removal equipment, trucks, lifts, generators, etc.
• Responsible for onboarding new staff hired in tax credit and senior building.
• Completes renovation of vacated apartments to rent ready condition.
• Checks operations of the fire life safety equipment, smoke detectors, Co2 detectors, emergency lighting, etc.
• Assembles all tools, supplies and instruments necessary to complete work assigned.
• Performs all work with a minimum of disruption and supervision.
• Conducts immediate clean-up of work area.
• Reports any impending supply of material shortages to the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Advice Project Manager of any equipment problem.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree and 3 years of general maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Broad mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry knowledge and experience.
• Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lifting requirement of 50lbs.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.