Building Maintenance Helper

Saratoga County; Factory Village (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

NY State Retirement

Job summary

Saratoga County Department of Public Works in Ballston Spa, NY seeks a Building Maintenance Helper (Buildings & Grounds) to assist in maintaining buildings and equipment, perform unskilled/manual tasks, and support higher-level maintenance staff.

Requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of manual labor experience; eligibility for NYS driver's license if operating vehicles; excellent benefits and NYS retirement; equal opportunity employer; diverse workforce encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of full-time manual labor in a major trade.
• Eligibility for NYS driver's license if vehicle operation is required; maintain license for duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor carpentry repairs to desks, tables, furniture and shelving.
• Assists in installation and repair of general plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, etc.
• Checks boilers for correct operation.
• Helps to install and repair wiring systems and HVAC equipment.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, washing and applying paint and varnish remover.
• Assists in upkeep of grounds by mowing lawns, trimming shrubbery and caring for flower beds.
• Assists in upkeep of buildings such as cleaning and washing windows.
• Replaces defective fuses and light bulbs.
• Assists in installation and repair of electrical fixtures and circuits.
• Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick and plastering walls.
• Helps clean and maintain tools, machinery and other equipment.
• May assist with collection and removal of trash and garbage.
• Helps remove snow and ice from walks and driveways.

Skills

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saratoga County Department of Public Works

Job Title: BUILDING MAINTENANCE HELPER (Buildings & Grounds)

Salary Range: $53,717 - $63,444* (*Salary range provides earnings potential, which is based on years of service employed with Saratoga County in specified title)

Work Location: 3654 Galway Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Classification: Non-Competitive (No Exam Required)

Job Description

In general, an employee in this class assists the Building Maintenance Worker or high-level Maintenance positions in the overall maintenance of buildings and equipment. This position may perform unskilled manual work in performing a variety of tasks connected with the operation, maintenance and cleaning of buildings and related equipment. Miscellaneous minor repair work may be performed, but it does not require the same degree of proficiency and ability as that called for in semi-skilled jobs of Building Maintenance Worker. General directions are received from a higher ranking maintenance worker in connection with each assignment and supervision is received while work is in process and upon completion. Does related work as required.

overall maintenance of buildings and equipment. This position may perform unskilled manual work in performing a

variety of tasks connected with the operation, maintenance and cleaning of buildings and related equipment.

Miscellaneous minor repair work may be performed, but it does not require the same degree of proficiency and ability

as that called for in semi-skilled jobs of Building Maintenance Worker. General directions are received from a higher

ranking maintenance worker in connection with each assignment and supervision is received while work is in process

and upon completion. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications (at least)

Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma (GED) and one year of full-time paid experience in manual labor in at least one of the major trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC in a large scale or commercial setting.NOTE: If the position involves the operation of motor vehicles, then the following special requirements applies:Eligibility for an appropriate level New York State Driver's license at time of application. Candidate must possess and maintain the license for the duration of employment.

Typical Work Activities (Illustrative)

• Performs minor carpentry work such as simple repairs to desks, tables, office furniture and shelving;
• Assists in installation and repair of general plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, etc.
• Checks boilers for correct operation;
• Helps to install and repair wiring systems and electric fixtures equipment and HVAC systems;
• Prepares surface for painting by scraping, sanding, washing and applying paint and varnish remover;
• Assists in the upkeep of grounds by mowing lawns, trimming shrubbery and taking care of flower beds;
• Assists in a variety of tasks in regard to the upkeep of buildings such as cleaning, washing windows and
• Replaces defective fuses and light bulbs;
• Assists in installation and repair to electrical fixtures and circuits;
• Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.;
• Helps to clean and maintain tools, machinery and other mechanical equipment;
• May assist in cleaning bathrooms, hallways, rugs and polishes brass and metal work;
• May assist with the collection and removal of trash and garbage;
• Helps remove snow and ice from walks and driveways;
• Performs related work as necessary.

*Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

Additional Information

Excellent benefits, NYS Retirement and Compensation Plan

Saratoga County is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek

to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with

disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.