Maintenance Tech 1

DePaul; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,679; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

403B Employer Match

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

DePaul is seeking a full-time Maintenance Tech 1 for our Carriage Factory Apartments in downtown Rochester, NY. The role involves providing thorough maintenance, ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of the building and surroundings. Candidates should possess a strong maintenance background, with experience in electrical work, carpentry, and plumbing. The position includes various responsibilities, including problem-solving and maintenance of equipment. Benefits include medical insurance, generous PTO, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in maintenance within a large facility.
• Ability to lift at least 70 pounds.
• Clean, valid NYS driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the building and grounds.
• Perform repairs to lights, plumbing, and windows as needed.
• Coordinate work orders to meet program deadlines.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Ability to troubleshoot

Knowledge of electrical work

Carpentry skills

Plumbing skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade or industrial arts coursework

Job description

Overview

DePaul is now hiring a full-time maintenance professional at our Carriage Factory Apartments in downtown Rochester, NY. The Maintenance Tech 1 is responsible for providing maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the building and grounds. This includes the ability to trouble shoot and problem solve in a proactive and cost-effective manner.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits (see below for details)
• Competitive wages- compensation $25 – $25.90/hour based on experience

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude toward all residents (as per respect policy), staff and guests.
• Makes repairs of the building, equipment, and machinery as needed within his / her capability and notifies the Programs Supervisor of any major problems or concerns.
• Repairs lights, plumbing, windows, and screens, and performs simple carpentry when needed.
• Replace/repair carpet and tile.
• Performs interior and exterior painting as needed; obtains bids for larger projects.
• Coordinates work orders with the Programs Supervisor or designee to ensure that deadlines and priorities of the program are met.
• Under the direction of the Programs Supervisor, oversees the contracts for the preventative maintenance of thefollowing: generator, fire extinguishers and Ansul system, sprinkler system, fire alarm, elevator, HVAC system (boiler, roof top units, air conditioner heater unit), water treatment and pest control.
• Ensures that residents’ rooms are prepared for new admissions, which may include maintenance of the room itself and the moving of the furniture and equipment as required.
• Gathers price estimates for major repair work and reviews them with the Supervisor.
• Maintains ongoing contact and monitoring of the lawn care and snow removal companies. Ensures that walkways and exits are shoveled and salted as needed.
• Works with the Director to ensure that all OMH/HCR, and other funders physical plant issues are successfully addressed according to DePaul’s Physical Plant Standards.
• Assumes on call responsibility during physical plant emergencies.
• Maintain and perform preventative maintenance for building and grounds to include ensuring all property outside of the building is properly maintained and cleaned as needed. This includes weeding and picking up of any trash,cigarette butts or any other debris on the property. Identify if service needs to be notified as it pertains to grounds/landscaping.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services.
• Works independently and with other maintenance staff to ensure that agency deadlines and priorities are met.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations for self, residents, and staff.
• Schedules, implements, and tracks monthly fire drills as per OMH (Office of Mental Health) regulations as directed.
• Completes monthly inspections of all fire safety equipment according to OMH / Quality Management guidelines.
• Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Trade or industrial arts coursework preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals required.
• Three years of work experience in providing hands on maintenance in a large facility to include electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, drywall repair, and other minor repair work preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 70 pounds.
• Ability to use a computer for email and ticketing system.
• Clean, valid NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy

Work Environment

This full-time position is Sunday-Thursday with some on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match and Employee Discount Programs.DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and program need.