Maintenance Assistant II

This Maintenance Assistant II is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks on the properties and grounds that are managed by Opengate.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as building inspections for health and safety issues and report findings to supervisors for follow up/ correction/ repair.
• Perform routine maintenance of drywall (patching, sanding and painting), doors (including hinges, closers, locksets), plumbing (minor valve and drain system replacement), and electrical (bulbs, switches, and receptacle replacement).
• Perform grounds of maintenance, including snow/ice removal, lawn maintenance, weeding, shrub maintenance and pruning, outdoor furniture maintenance and pressure washing.
• Drive agency vehicles to pick up and deliver maintenance supplies as necessary.
• Drive agency vehicles to deliver supplies to residences and programs as needed.
• Pick up trash, rubbish and/or garbage on a daily basis.
• May be required to move assemble furniture or office equipment.
• Disinfecting/ sanitizing Opengate Facilities as needed.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment.
• Rotating on- call responsibilities including nights and weekends.
• Support the Fleet Operations Assistant as requested.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized environment throughout Opengate.
• Report issues/conditions which require attention to supervisor.
• Follow federal, state, and local governmental regulatory guidelines pertaining to a safe, healthy, and clean work environment, reporting health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Participation in the Adopt-A-Highway program along Warren Street.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of (3) three years of experience of trade-related employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of general building and property maintenance, related to routine maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to produce a quality finish with drywall repairs and painting.
• Ability to safely work with handheld power tools.
• Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as a team.

Physical Requirements

• This position is a non-sedentary role and requires frequent standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift 50 or more pounds, climb stairs/ladders, and maintain balance on a platform or ladder, bend and crawl into awkward spaces.

Hourly: $19.25-$21.00, Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.