Under general supervision, is responsible for the completion of all assigned interior and exterior maintenance tasks including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting and grounds keeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Worker will include, but are not limited to the following:

•     Performs preventive maintenance and/or repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
•     Repairs, retrofits, adjusts or custom makes parts for furniture.
•     Refinishes/installs sheet rock, plasters and paints furniture and interior and exterior areas.
•     Removes, repairs, and installs ceiling, floor and wall tiles and coverings in interior and exterior areas.
•     Inspects facilities for required preventive maintenance, repairs, cleanliness or conformity with applicable agency    requirements.
•     Drives department vehicles as assigned, and loads, unloads, transports and delivers supplies, equipment and personnel to   assigned areas.
•     Performs custodial work as needed.
•     Cleans job site area.
•     Attends staff training on cleaning methods, sanitation, safety, hazard prevention, etc.
•     Assists with sweeping, raking, snow/ice removal from outdoor areas.
•     Performs other related duties as requested.

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.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good  interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with  employees, coworkers, other departments, outside contacts, etc.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• High  proficiency in the use and operation of a wide range of complex tools,  equipment and machines essential to the tasks to be performed.
• Employees may be mandated to work beyond their scheduled shift based on operational needs.
• Orientation and training will be conducted at the agency Headquarters in Middletown. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of prior trade experience

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Valid Driver’s License and maintain it in good standing

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals  with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Requires physical effort on a regular basis, as in frequent standing,  walking, bending, stooping or reaching, and occasional lifting of items  weighing up to 50 pounds.

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.

• Frequent exposure to injury and occupational hazards which require routine precautions, such as the use of hand and power tools.
• One  or a few unpleasant working conditions routinely present in the job,  such as dust from carpentry projects, paint fumes, noise generated by  machinery, lavatory and sewer and waste line cleaning, etc.
• Seasonal exposure to unpleasant weather

Salary Range $22.00 - $25.00 per hour