Driver/Facilities Aide - days

Byrne Dairy; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays including floating day

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Helio Health is seeking a Driver/Facilities Aide for the inpatient detox program. This full-time, onsite role focuses on safe transportation for clients and maintaining facilities as needed, supporting daily operations.

Requirements include a NYS driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent, plus good communication and judgment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on incentive for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• New York State Driver’s License is required.
• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Ability to relate effectively with staff and patients.
• Sound judgement and cultural competency.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from scheduled appointments safely.
• Provide facilities upkeep support for inpatient detox services as needed.
• Maintain transport log to track daily transport needs.
• Enforce safety and emergency procedures for the role.
• Ensure vehicle compliance with NY state laws (inspection, registration, insurance).
• Maintain and monitor transport vehicle (fuel, fluids, tires, cleanliness).
• Support ongoing program operations and attend scheduled staff meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cultural competency

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / equivalency

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Driver/Facilities Aide - days

Job Locations: US-NY-Syracuse

Category: Facilities / Maintenance / Drivers

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

ID: 2026-7285

Overview

Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Driver/Facilities Aide will provide our clients and patients with safe transportation to and from scheduled appointments and will also perform general facilities upkeep duties. The Driver/Facilities Aide will work on a Full-Time basis for our Inpatient Detox program.

Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30apm

Pay rate: up to $18.51 per hour.

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time hires for this position are eligible for a Sign-On incentive up to $1,500.00!

Responsibilities

• The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe transport of patients to and from scheduled appointments.
• In addition, this position includes the provision of support to the activities conducted to maintain the physical plants of the inpatient service as needed.
• Transport patients to and from scheduled appointments. Maintain the transport log to accommodate daily transport needs.
• Enforce safety and emergency procedures associated with the position.
• Ensure that the transport vehicle is in compliance with New York State Motor Vehicle laws by monitoring for: a) vehicle inspection; b) vehicle registration; & c) insurance cards. Maintain vehicle trip log on a daily basis.
• Maintain the transport vehicle: Fill with gas, windshield fluid, etc. as needed, monitor safety needs, such as tire pressure, keep the vehicle clean and operating properly, and report any safety or maintenance concerns to supervisor or other administrative staff in a timely manner.
• Provide support to the on-going operations of the program as needed. Attend staff meetings as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma/equivalency required.
• Ability to relate effectively with staff and patients.
• Sound judgement and cultural competency.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.