Facilities Technician (Maintenance)

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain agency facilities across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and minor mechanical work.

This role supports the Superintendent of Property and requires responsiveness to maintenance needs and safety standards. Expect to handle on-site tasks, travel between properties, and participate in on-call rotations; a NYS driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years of experience preferred in small appliance repair, HVAC, residential wiring, plumbing, or carpentry.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with acceptable driving history to drive agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance of Agency facilities as assigned.
• Complete work requirements in carpentry, electrical, minor repairs, and plumbing.
• Make recommendations to Supervisor regarding preventative maintenance.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately and maintain equipment operation.
• Assist in inventory development for materials, tools and supplies.
• Participate in on-call duty roster and comply with irregular schedules.

Skills

small appliance repair

HVAC

residential wiring

plumbing

carpentry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

40 hours/week; flexible to the needs of the Agency. Schedule to be determined by Supervisor.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency preferred. Two years of experience preferred in the following areas: small appliance repair, HVAC, residential wiring, plumbing, carpentry. Valid New York State Driver’s License with acceptable driving history to be able to drive agency vehicles.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary/Objective

Perform repair and maintenance of all facilities owned, or operated by The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence, as assigned by the Superintendent of Property or designee.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Complete work requirements in the following functional areas: carpentry, electronic, minor repairs, and plumbing for Agency facilities.

• Recommendations to Supervisor regarding preventative maintenance.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintenance/security in operation of Agency equipment.
• Use of personal equipment is only through approval of Superintendent of Property (must be permanently marked).
• Maintain positive relationship with vendors while purchasing supplies and materials.
• Participate in in-service training as recommended.
• Maintain a valid and acceptable NYS Driver’s License.
• Assist in the development of inventory for materials, tools and supplies.
• Report completion of all work assignments, as directed.
• Perform snow removal, lawn care and other seasonal work as directed by the Superintendent of Property or his designee.
• Participate in the on-call Duty Roster, remaining flexible to the needs of the Agency.

Competencies

• Analytical Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Technical Competence
• Good Customer Service

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Travel

Travel to and from all properties owned or operated by the agency with Maintenance vehicle provided. Respond to On-call call outs when on duty.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor environment. Exposure to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, excessive noise, and wildlife. May be required to climb ladders, work in trenches and in confined spaces.

Physical Demands

May be required to stand and/or walk, stoop, and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Exposure to wide temperature variations, noise, vibrations, fumes, grease, machinery and its moving parts, odors, and dust. Physical demands require bending, stooping, and frequently lifting moderately heavy to heavy objects. Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood. Incumbent will be required to respond to emergencies after regular working hours and on weekends, must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or varying shifts.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.

AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.