Entry-Level Maintenance Technician - Training & Turnovers

DePaul; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

403B with Employer Match

robust Employee Assistant Program

Staff Recognition Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

DePaul is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to provide entry-level maintenance support across agency properties, learning building maintenance, preventive maintenance, and regulatory requirements under experienced staff. You will assist with routine repairs, turnovers, grounds work, inspections, and general upkeep of properties.

The role offers a training and development path, a supportive work environment, and competitive wages with a pay range of $19-19.30/hour.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of maintenance experience
• Ability to learn maintenance trades and read safety rules and procedures
• Basic computer skills to use email, work-order systems, and electronic records

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Technicians with routine maintenance and repair activities
• Perform painting, cleaning, moving, and basic carpentry projects
• Complete apartment and resident room turnovers
• Assist with grounds maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and site clean-up
• Deliver supplies, tools, materials, and equipment between locations
• Replace light bulbs, filters, batteries, hardware, and other routine items
• Support preventive maintenance activities under supervision
• Assist with inspections, fire drills, and regulatory compliance activities
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and inventory records
• Travel to agency locations as assigned
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain professional interactions with residents and staff

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school / technical coursework or relevant certification

Tools

Email/Work-order systems

Job description

DePaul is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to provide entry-level maintenance support across agency properties, learning building maintenance, preventive maintenance, and regulatory requirements under experienced staff. You will assist with routine repairs, turnovers, grounds work, inspections, and general upkeep of properties.

The role offers a training and development path, a supportive work environment, and competitive wages with a pay range of $19-19.30/hour.