Maintenance Technician

Vanderheyden; Wynantskill (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderheyden Hall Inc. seeks a maintenance professional to assist and maintain buildings, rental properties and single-family homes in the Wynantskill, NY area.

A High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience are required, with strong time management and communication skills. The role requires residing within 30 minutes of the campus, a valid NYS driver’s license, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and availability for a 40-hour week with rotating weekends and after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years’ experience in trades related to building upkeep and property maintenance.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the main campus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist and maintain buildings, rental apartments, and single-family homes.
• Travel to residences and agency properties.
• Be available for rotating weekends and after-hours emergency coverage.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Driver's license (NY)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years’ experience in the trades of assisting and maintaining buildings, rental apartments and single-family homes.
• Working knowledge in being able to handle multiple types of repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Must live within 30 minutes of main campus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

Abilities and Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work a 40-hour work week and ability to be available on rotating weekends/after-hours emergency coverage.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
• Travel to residences and agency properties.
• Ability to deal positively with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Display a positive, professional and proactive attitude to accomplish quality work that is in line with the agency’s mission statement.
• Seek opinions, alternative viewpoints in decision making. Understand and respect the expertise and experience of others, appreciate the different views, and the perspective and limitations of other individuals.
• Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor with internal and external constituents.

Vanderheyden is committed to the Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.

Vanderheyden Hall Inc., as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Travel Required

Yes . Local travel

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

2 years’ experience in the trades of assisting and maintaining buildings, rental apartments and single-family homes.

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