Maintenance Mechanic

Independent Living Association NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Living Association NYC in New York is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic responsible for on-site repairs and project scope development, reporting to the Coordinator of Maintenance and working with Area Coordinators and Residence Supervisors.

You will diagnose safety requirements, read bids, coordinate with vendors, perform carpentry and drywall work, install doors, shelving, moldings, and train junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Must complete Maintenance Mechanic training or possess equivalent competencies.
• Must be an employee in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a Scope of Work for small projects.
• Read and comprehend bids from outside vendors.
• Assist Residence Supervisors in obtaining bids.
• Communicate information accurately with vendors and staff.
• Patch/repair drywall and install new drywall.
• Realign doors and frames; install door hardware.
• Design, build and install shelving units and bookcases.
• Install and repair wood moldings; repair drawers and cabinet doors.

Skills

Carpentry

Woodworking

Reading bids

Vendor communication

Time management

Self-direction

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Reporting to the Coordinator of Maintenance Mechanic in coordination with the Area Coordinator and Residence Supervisors:
Specific duties include the following but are not limited to:

• Must have basic knowledge of OPWDD safety codes.
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to perform basic math computations and measurements.
• Must be able to formulate a "Scope of Work" for small projects.
• Must be able to read and comprehend bids from outside vendors.
• As necessary, must assist the Residence Supervisors in obtaining bids.
• Must accurately communicate information with vendors and agency staff.
• Must have experience in carpentry and woodworking.
• Patch/repair and or install new drywall.
• Realign doors and frames.
• Install new door hardware.
• Design, build and install shelving units and bookcases.
• Install and/or repair wood moldings.
• Repair broken drawers and doors on cabinets and/or dressers.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete the Maintenance Mechanic training program, or be deemed to possess the aforementioned competencies to accomplish the job.
• Must be an employee in good standing (not have been placed on a final written warning within the past nine months).
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be current in all Agency training requirements (CPR/AED, First Aid, SCIP, Defensive Driving, Van Driving)
• Must have time management skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments based on the overall needs.
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: squatting, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Must be able to travel between facilities during work day.
• Must be able to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work assignments.
• Must be self-directed i.e. identify environmental concerns and recommend viable solutions.
• Must be able to train maintenance workers on minor repairs as appropriate.
• Must be able to withstand working conditions which may include working in inclement weather and varied weather conditions if necessary.
• Must be able to provide relief and emergency coverage for maintenance workers.

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