TECHNICIAN, FACILITIES

People Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Affordable insurance

Career mentoring

Shift incentives

Job summary

People Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Worker for their facility in the Town of Amherst, NY. The successful candidate will perform general maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include property inspections, minor repairs, and maintenance tasks like plumbing, electrical work, and lawn care. The position requires knowledge of building codes and safety regulations. People Inc. offers generous PTO, affordable insurance, and tuition reimbursement, ensuring a supportive work environment for employees.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years general maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License that meets agency policy.
• Lifting requirement of 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of property and report deficiencies.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance of the physical plant.
• Respond to weather-related maintenance needs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $19.00-$24.00

Responsible for the completion of all tasks with minimum supervision as directed by the Facility Coordinator. Reports any condition affecting building services and consumer or employee safety and comfort. Accompanies Facility Coordinator on site tours to identify potential problems in maintenance, janitorial, physical plant, and preventative maintenance that could affect state survey compliance. Follows People Inc. guidelines and general maintenance practices. Protects and improves the quality of life for consumers while ensuring property value. Ensures building machinery and systems meet or exceed rated life. Requires knowledge of codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to facility operations.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Inspects property on a regular basis and notifies responsible parties of deficiencies or items requiring attention.
• Responds to weather related circumstances, which may typically require the removal of snow, debris, etc.
• Completes all minor repairs and maintenance of physical plant, doors, windows, railings, ceiling tile, etc.
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts, defective electrical switches, outlets and other electrical fixtures of a minor scale.
• Paints interior or exterior of building as required.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Provides general lawn care, grass cutting, edging, trimming bushes, etc.
• Repairs minor parking lot surface cracks, holes, curb painting, etc.
• Completes Maintenance Request Forms.
• Assists in unloading and set up of State furniture with new sites.
• Performs pro‑active inspections of property and identifies and corrects findings.
• Conducts preventative maintenance functions according to scheduled maintenance program on snow removal equipment, trucks, lifts, generators, etc.
• Records water temperatures on a monthly basis.
• Checks operations of the fire life safety equipment, smoke detectors, Co2 detectors, emergency lighting, etc.
• Assembles all tools, supplies and instruments necessary to complete work assigned.
• Performs all work with a minimum of disruption and supervision.
• Conducts immediate clean‑up of work area.
• Reports any impending supply of material shortages to the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Advices Facility Coordinator of any equipment problem.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1‑2 years general maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License that meets agency policy.
• Broad mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry knowledge and experience.
• Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lifting requirement of 50lbs.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

People Inc. offers generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, and more.