Maintenance Technician

Liberty Resources/Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency vehicle

Agency phone

Benefits and PTO

Job summary

Liberty Resources, a Syracuse-based non-profit human services agency, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated Facilities team. The role focuses on general upkeep, preventative maintenance, and responsive repairs across agency properties in the Syracuse area, with use of an agency vehicle and phone.

Responsibilities include performing a wide range of tasks—from painting and carpentry to basic plumbing and electrical work—while adhering to safety standards and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant maintenance experience required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required; reliable transportation necessary. Use of a personal vehicle may be required for regional travel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use computer systems for timekeeping and work order processing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with knowledge of OSHA codes, safety practices, and general electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with timely upkeep of residential and non-residential properties, including painting, cleaning, repairs, construction, and remodeling, in accordance with agency standards and National Home Builders Association guidelines.
• Perform and document work order requests, including troubleshooting and repairing minor plumbing, mechanical, and electrical issues.
• Support security and safety across agency properties for residents, tenants, coworkers, vendors, and the public.
• Assist with snow removal during winter months to ensure safe access to buildings and grounds.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours and weekend emergency maintenance needs.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including interior and exterior cleaning, debris removal, lawn care, carpet cleaning, painting, sheetrock repair, woodworking, window repair, and minor electrical and plumbing repairs.

Skills

OSHA safety practices

Electrical and mechanical systems

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping software

Job description

Maintenance Technician
Pay: $24.00/hour
Location: Syracuse, NY

Are you looking for an opportunity in Facilities where your experience is valued and your work makes a difference? Liberty Resources, a growing Syracuse-based non-profit human services agency, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated Facilities team.

This position includes use of an agency vehicle, agency phone, and a competitive benefits and PTO package.

About Liberty Resources

Our employees are passionate about the services they provide and are guided by our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that values the contributions of all team members and recognizes cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices in support of positive health outcomes.

Maintenance Technician Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general upkeep and repair of agency buildings and grounds, performing preventative maintenance, and responding to maintenance requests using mechanical equipment and tools as assigned.

Maintenance Technician Job Responsibilities

• Assist with timely upkeep of residential and non-residential properties, including painting, cleaning, repairs, construction, and remodeling, in accordance with agency standards and National Home Builders Association guidelines.
• Perform and document work order requests, including troubleshooting and repairing minor plumbing, mechanical, and electrical issues.
• Support security and safety across agency properties for residents, tenants, coworkers, vendors, and the public.
• Assist with snow removal during winter months to ensure safe access to buildings and grounds.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours and weekend emergency maintenance needs.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including interior and exterior cleaning, debris removal, lawn care (mowing and trimming), carpet cleaning, painting, sheetrock repair, woodworking, window repair, and minor electrical and plumbing repairs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant maintenance experience required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required; reliable transportation necessary. Use of a personal vehicle may be required for regional travel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use computer systems for timekeeping and work order processing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with knowledge of OSHA codes, safety practices, and general electrical and mechanical systems.

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income, or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.