Painter/Maintenance Technician

Cadient, LLC; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Mid-Hudson is hiring a full-time Painter/Maintenance Technician in Kingston, NY. You will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including painting, drywall, carpentry, and equipment operation, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Typical hours are 40 per week (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm), with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed. Starting hourly wage is $20.86–$22.95.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a skilled building/construction trade or facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of common maintenance practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Must be comfortable with climbing and working in high spaces.
• Must be able to work with various latex and oil-based finishes and solvents.
• Must possess a valid New York State driverbs license and driving record acceptable to The Arc Mid-Hudson.

Responsibilities

• Paint interior and exterior surfaces; perform spackling, drywall taping, and wall/ceiling repairs.
• Select appropriate paint/finish; prepare surfaces with primers and sealers.
• Perform carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, flooring, and paving tasks.
• Operate fixed machinery (table saws, planers, grinders) and hand/pneumatic tools.
• Handle snow/ice removal; maintain lawns and trees as needed.
• Climb ladders or scaffolds; work on roofs when required.
• Ensure safe, efficient, professional work; communicate with staff.
• Complete mandated training; may work evenings/weekends; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Painting

Maintenance

Carpentry

Masonry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Snow removal

Tools

Table saws

Planers

Grinders

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

The Arc Mid-Hudson has a new full-time opening for a full-time Painter/Maintenance Technician.

This position, reporting to the regional Maintenance Supervisor, will serve as a general handy person performing a variety of semi-skilled duties at designated locations owned and operate by The Arc Mid-Hudson.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performingbuilding and property maintenance and upkeep as per established schedule, including but not limited to interior and exterior painting, spackling, dry wall taping, and wall/ceiling repair. In addition, applies, paints and other sealers to protect interior and exterior surfaces form wear caused by damage and exposure to the weather.
• Applying appropriate paint and finish for the surface to be covered, taking into account durability, ease of handling, method of application, and agency requirements. This applies to primers and/or sealers to prepare the surface for the finish coat.
• Performs building and property maintenance involving a variety of skill sets including, but not limited to, carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, landscaping, flooring and paving.
• Operates fixed location machinery such as table saws, planers, grinders, etc. as well as uses hand held power tools, hand tools and pneumatic tools.
• Responsible for snow and ice removal from paved surfaces which may involve shoveling, sweeping, operating snow blowers and/or trucks equipped with snow plows.
• May be required to maintain grass/lawns, shrubs and trees.
• May be required to climb ladders, work on scaffolding or on roofs.
• Perform all job duties in a safe, efficient, professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with all staff to ensure consistency, efficiency and follow through of the goals of the department.
• Satisfactorily complete mandated training requirements as directed by their supervisor. There will also be times when work must be accomplished on off hours including evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Expected to respond to emergency situations when requested.

HOURS: 40/Monday through Friday/8:00 am to 4:00 pm/must be flexible

STARTING SALARY: $ 20.86 to $ 22.95per hour

• Three (3) years of experience in a skilled building/construction trade or facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of common maintenance practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Must be comfortable with climbing and working in high spaces.
• Must be able to work with various latex and oil-based finishes and solvents.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver's license and a driving record acceptable to The Arc Mid-Hudson, their insurance company, and any other regulatory agencies.

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