Maintenance Technician - Joint Council for Economic Opportunity : Job Details

JCEO is a private, not-for-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEO's mission to alleviate poverty through practical, timely, and innovative services that emphasize and develop problem-solving skills for people. The job responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician include upkeep and repair of building structures, grounds maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in and around Agency facilities according to established Agency standards. Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: On-Site Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.06 BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Eligible after One Year of Employment)
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assigned building and ground maintenance and custodial jobs. These jobs may include: lawn mowing, trimming, removing weeds, raking, trash removal, food pickups, snow removal, salting walkways, restocking, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, general cleaning and any other related building and ground maintenance duties.
• Engages in painting and performing structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings.
• Builds and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework and trim.
• Performs minor and routine plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Travel required within service area.
• Confers with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations, including Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
• All other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance
• Ability to keep Agency locations clean and orderly
• Ability to interact with staff and consumers while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
• Work independently
• Must be able to pass background check

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months related experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess a valid New York State driver's license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 100 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-###-#### or via email at [email protected].