Maintenance Worker

Green Chimneys; Brewster (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior benefits eligible

Job summary

Green Chimneys in Brewster, MA is seeking a Maintenance Worker for full-time on-site duties. You will maintain a safe, clean facility and work with other departments and residential staff, performing electric, plumbing, drywall, masonry, carpentry, and grounds-keeping tasks.

Must be able to work independently, adapt to a busy environment, and follow supervisor directions. The position runs Tuesday through Saturday with a pay rate of $16.50–$22.00 per hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, masonry and grounds keeping.
• DV and background checks as required by Green Chimneys.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, replaces electric equipment and fixtures.
• Inspects and tests electric lighting.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, and replaces pipes and plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs sprinkler and septic lines.
• Performs various duties in buildings and grounds.
• Sheetrock and drywall repair; light masonry work.
• Minor maintenance on vehicles and grounds-keeping equipment.
• Gases up agency vehicles and supports other staff as needed.

Skills

Electric

Plumbing

Drywall repair

Masonry work

Carpentry

Grounds keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Trade/Vocational

Job description

Green Chimneys is a multi-faceted nonprofit organization helping young people to maximize their full potential. Green Chimneys is home to over 300 farm animals, horses and unreleasable wildlife. Within this setting, the Maintenance department is hiring for full-time and per diem roles. The Maintenance Worker maintains a safe and clean work area, works cooperatively with all departments, may be asked to supervise and work with residential students or other employees, assists with snow removal, material pickups and other requests as needed. Must have ability to work independently as well as knowledge of any of these skills: electric, plumbing, drywall repair, masonry work, carpentry and grounds keeping. This position includes a schedule of Tuesday through Saturday.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs, installs, replaces electric equipment and fixtures
• Inspects and tests electric lighting
• Inspects, installs, repairs, and replaces pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures
• Repairs sprinkler lines and septic lines
• Performs a variety of duties in and around buildings and grounds
• Sheetrock and drywall repair
• Light masonry work
• Minor repairs to maintenance vehicles and grounds-keeping equipment
• Gases up agency vehicles, as requested
• Assists other maintenance staff, as needed
• Perform work assignments as directed by immediate supervisor

This is a full time benefit eligible position.

The rate for this position is $16.50-22.00 per hour DOE Levels I-III based on aptitudes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Satisfactorily meets the requirements for employment at Green Chimneys (reference checks, DMV reference check, SCR, drug screen, and Agency drive course)

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Trade /Vocational school graduate
• Experience and skills in electric, plumbing, carpentry, drywall repair, masonry work and grounds keeping
• Valid Driver's license ( As required in Agency Driving Procedures)
• Satisfactory completion of agency requirements (reference checks, DMV reference check, SCR, drug screening, and agency driver course)

Physical/Mental Requirements (ADA Compliance)

• In order to perform the essential duties of the job, the incumbent must be able to speak, hear and see.
• Must have the ability to work long hours, in a hectic environment, often under pressure.
• Walking, climbing, standing, stooping, kneeling, sitting, reaching, lifting (maximum of 30lbs.) carrying, pushing etc.
• Must be capable of withstanding all aspects of weather related conditions