Maintenance Worker 26-171

Poppy Bank; Pleasant Valley (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Employee Referral bonus

Job summary

New Horizon Resources in Pleasant Valley, NY, seeks a Maintenance Worker to supervise interior/exterior upkeep of Dutchess/Ulster residences and offices. The role involves coordinating external maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and responding to emergencies on a rotation.

Requirements include a high school diploma with 3 years in maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm, with occasional flexibility.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance work and ability to engage in physical activity.
• Skills in grounds maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
• Working knowledge of tools and machinery.
• Prepare and submit documentation of routine maintenance projects.
• Preventative Maintenance Planning to improve safety and home-like atmosphere.
• Ability to coordinate outside services.
• Professional conduct with staff, individuals served, and contractors.
• Must speak/read/write English for communication with staff and visitors.
• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of maintenance experience.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Completion of New Horizon Resources training such as orientation, First Aid, CPR, Rights & Abuse, Corporate Compliance and Defensive Driving.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance (interior/exterior) of Dutchess/Ulster residences, farm, sites, and Admin Office.
• Oversee contracted maintenance services with outside companies.
• Ensure environment complies with State/Federal regulations.
• Provide 24-hour emergency on-call rotation for maintenance issues.
• Perform related maintenance tasks including heating/AC, lighting, fire alarms, appliances, and painting.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

Tools & machinery

English communication

MS Office (basic)

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General maintenance equipment

Job description

• Location 123 West Road,Pleasant Valley, NY, 12569,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Job Category Maintenance, Ulster/Dutchess Counties, Days
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name HR Department
• Phone [phone] ext 1352 or 1355

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Management, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall maintenance (interior/exterior of the Dutchess/Ulster residences, supported sites and Administrative Offices).

Schedule is Monday thru Friday 7am-3:30pm. Some flexibility may be needed on occasions.

Benefits Include:

• Health Savings Account
• Employee Referral bonus

Requirements

Essential skills and Experience:

• Prior experience performing maintenance work/equipment repair and the ability to engage in physical activity associated with successful performance of maintenance work/ equipment repair.
• Skills in the area of grounds maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
• Working knowledge of tools and machinery.
• Prepare and submit documentation of routine maintenance projects as needed.
• Preventative Maintenance Planning- assessment and action to complete any task which is identified to improve safety or homelike atmosphere of each residence. Examples would include repair of chairs, tables, curtain rods, etc. and review of safety reports.
• Ability to coordinate necessary outside services.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others including the individuals served, staff and outside service providers.
• Ability to represent NHR in a professional manner when dealing with outside contractors and other members of the broader community.
• Ability to use sound judgment while following agency policies, practices and procedures.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English which allows full communication and participation with agency staff and government visitors.
• Possess a high school graduate ( or equivalent) and three years evaluated experience in the maintenance field.
• Possess a valid driver license with a driving record acceptable to NHR’s insurance carrier and possess the ability to drive agency vehicles.
• Successful completion of pertinent New Horizon Resources agency training. (Specifically, you are required to complete NHR orientation, first Aid, CPR, Rights & Abuse, Corporate Compliance and Defensive Driving classes.)

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

• Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office applications

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties associated with this position, an employee (using approved agency techniques) will be called upon to engage in physical activity associated with maintenance work, including but not limited to: standing; walking; sitting; using hands (or hands and arms) to carry, lift, finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; balancing; stooping; crouching and kneeling. Employees will also be regularly required to hear (with or without hearing devices), see (with or without corrective lenses) and speak.. Must have strength and agility to lift and transport machinery up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• While performing the duties associated with this position, an employee will be in a primarily residential environment; on agency grounds; in a van or other vehicle; or, in the community at large.
• This position will at times require an employee to provide emergency coverage including holidays and weekends.
• This position may expose employees to inclement weather.
• This position may expose employees to chemicals associated with maintenance work including but not limited to paint, cleaning agents, etc.
• This position may expose employees to blood borne pathogens.
  
• This position may expose employees to the profanity and offensive/violent behavior of individuals served

Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Management, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall maintenance (interior/exterior of the Dutchess/Ulster residences, supported sites and Administrative Offices).

Position Responsibilities:

In a manner consistent with NHR’s Mission Statement and Unifying Principals of Integrity, Respect, Positive Relationships, Innovation, Learning and applicable laws and regulations, an employee in this position shall:

• Perform overall maintenance (interior/ exterior) of the Dutchess/Ulster County residences, farm, support sites and Administrative Office.
• Overseeing of contracted maintenance service with outside companies.
• Ensuring physical environment is maintained in compliance with State/Federal Regulations.
• 24-hour emergency on-call rotation for maintenance problems.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Example of typical responsibilities include maintenance of heating and air conditioning, lighting and fire alarm systems, kitchen and residence appliances, all machinery and equipment as well as painting, general residence repairs, grounds maintenance, electrical plumbing, carpentry, and preventative maintenance

Additional Information

• Position ID 26-171
• Program Name Maintenance Department
• Scheduled Shift Monday thru Friday 7am-3:30pm. Some flexibility may be need on occassions.