Maintenance Mechanic

Developmental Disabilities Institute; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the upkeep of buildings and homes. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including maintaining facilities, completing work orders, and addressing safety issues. Ideal candidates will have experience in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work, and must be flexible to respond to emergencies and perform various maintenance tasks as needed. Join a team that values respect and equal opportunity, making a difference in the community while enjoying a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, or landscaping is required.
• Must possess a valid NYS driver's license and be approved to drive DDI vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and homes safely and professionally.
• Complete work orders and interact politely with staff and clients.
• Be on call for agency emergencies and perform snow/ice removal.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Painting

Landscaping

Record keeping

Emergency response

Job description

DDI's Maintenance Mechanic maintains buildings and homes in a professional manner and offers suggestions on how to best maintain buildings and homes. Must have prior experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter or landscaper.

Salary Range: $17.85 - $21.42 / hour

Shifts Available:

Responsibilities:

• Maintain buildings and homes in a professional and safe manner
• Complete work orders and job assignments in a timely and professional manner
• Interact appropriately and politely with all staff and clients
• Offer suggestions on how best to maintain buildings and homes
• Identify and repair all potential safety, maintenance or citation issues
• Keep appropriate records and receipts
• On call 24-7 for all agency emergencies
• Must be available for snow and ice removal
• Must be flexible to stay late, or come in early or work weekends for projects or agency events as assigned
• Must be willing to perform all aspects of work in the Maintenance Dept. on an “as needed” basis (mop calls, landscaping, painting, cleaning, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Must possess a skill in one of the following trades: carpenter, plumbing, electrical, painting and/or landscaping
• NYS drivers license and approved to drive DDI vehicles

Essential Requirements:

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Twist/kneel/bend/squat/pull
• Stand on minimum 6 ft. ladder
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.