Maintenance Technician

ACHIEVE; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Company-paid life and disability

33 days of PTO

Job summary

ACHIEVE is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level I to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction across agency facilities and grounds. The role includes installation, service, and repair of appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and general building upkeep.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a NY driver’s license; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with minimal supervision is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid NY State driver’s license with insurability.
• Ability to lift and assist with up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, service, and repair of residential appliances, cabinets, doors, windows, locks.
• Maintain flooring, walls, roofs, and furniture; paint interiors and exteriors as needed.
• Repair plumbing fixtures, HVAC units, and electrical wiring; diagnose issues for repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment; document work orders.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical wiring

Plumbing

Carpentry

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule

Full Time, schedule may include evenings, weekends, and on-call response as needed

Pay

$18.50 - $24.00/hr

Location

Cortland County

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO for eligible full-time employees

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician Level I is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks across agency facilities and grounds. The Maintenance Technician Level 1’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform installation, service, and repair of:
• Residential appliances
• Cabinets, shelving, doors, windows, screens, and locks
• Flooring, walls, roofs, and furniture
• Plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, drain lines)
• Heating and air conditioning units
• Electrical wiring, communication lines, and related systems
• Diagnose and repair common and repetitive mechanical or structural issues with minimal supervision
• Perform preventative maintenance on agency buildings, equipment, and systems
• Identify deficiencies and complete repairs in compliance with NYS Building Code and NFPA Life Safety Code; report complex issues requiring advanced repair
• Prepare surfaces and perform interior and exterior painting
• Complete general grounds maintenance, including lawn care and snow removal
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings and grounds, reporting safety or maintenance concerns
• Maintain maintenance logs, records, and documentation related to work orders, repairs, and materials
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment setup, and general facility needs
• Load and unload equipment, supplies, and materials
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid NY State driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier require
• Ability to lift and assist with up to 50 pounds (including transfers and physical support)