Facilities Maintenance Technician – Growth & Generous Benefits

Community Options, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Discounts

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking an experienced Maintenance Assistant to help maintain residential homes, facilities, and vehicles. You will develop maintenance schedules, perform repairs, and coordinate with management to bring in external contractors when needed.

Starting wage is $22.00 per hour. The role requires a valid New York driver's license and the ability to work safely with common hand and power tools, under state regulations and agency guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.
• Ability to work safely with hands and power tools.
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule of basic maintenance tasks.
• Complete required maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Ensure repairs are made timely in a way that is safe and in compliance with the local laws and regulations.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and structural components including appliances, fans, lights, flooring, carpets, paneling, doors, etc.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting, spackling, and basic electrical or plumbing work.
• Advise management when an outside contractor may be necessary.
• Review contractor estimates to ensure they accurately reflect the required repairs and reasonable job costs.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Skills

Maintenance Experience

Safety Mindset

Problem Solving

Tool Use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking an experienced Maintenance Assistant to help maintain residential homes, facilities, and vehicles. You will develop maintenance schedules, perform repairs, and coordinate with management to bring in external contractors when needed.

Starting wage is $22.00 per hour. The role requires a valid New York driver's license and the ability to work safely with common hand and power tools, under state regulations and agency guidelines.