Maintenance Worker

HARRIETSTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
14 KIWASSA ROAD STE 1
SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK 12983-2373

MAINTENANCE WORKER (HOUSING) - CIVIL SERVICE - NON-COMPETITIVE

Job Description:

This is semi-skilled and skilled work involving responsibility for independently performing a variety of mechanical and other building and grounds maintenance tasks or for serving as a helper to a Senior Maintenance Worker. In either case, although a working knowledge of one or more trades is necessary, a Maintenance Worker (Housing) does not utilize the more skilled journeyman techniques for any considerable portion of his time. In addition, the work may involve the part-time operation of a truck, automobile or other automotive equipment. General instructions are received and work is performed under immediate or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the task. Individual may be “on-call” outside regular working hours. This position has no residency requirement.

Examples of Work (Illustrative only):

The successful candidate will be expected to:

✓ Perform semi-skilled work in painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry operations;
✓ Help install and repair wiring systems and electric fixtures and equipment;
✓ Repair windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of buildings;
✓ Do interior and exterior painting where quantity rather than fine quality of work performed is the principal object;
✓ Help to install and repair general plumbing equipment, such as sinks, toilets and baths;
✓ Assist in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters, pipe lines, valves and traps;
✓ Mix plaster and concrete and assist in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.;
✓ Operate trucks, automobiles, air compressors and other motorized equipment;
✓ Collect trash, sweep halls and floors, wash windows and walls, wax and buff floors;
✓ Maintain and account for tools, equipment and supplies;
✓ Take part in general grounds maintenance activities;
✓ Serve as general handyman performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties;
✓ Perform other related duties as directed.

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

✓ Good knowledge of buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices;
✓ Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment;
✓ Working knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades;
✓ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
✓ Mechanical aptitude;
✓ Industry;
✓ Dependability;
✓ Manual dexterity;
✓ Physical condition suitable to the demands of the position; ability to work with others as a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

✓ 2 years of experience in either general building maintenance, or building trades work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
✓ Eligibility for an appropriate level New York State Driver’s License at the time of application for appointment is required. Possession of the license at time of appointment is required.

✓ Residency requirements for this position are waived.

Hours/Pay/Benefits: 40 hrs/week. Pay is $21.63-$24.04/hour. Health coverage. Paid sick, vacation, and personal time. Holidays. Membership in NYS Retirement.

To Apply: Submit application (available at www.harrietstownha.org) and resume to Executive Director

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.63 - $24.04 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24