Maintenance Tech 1

Overview

DePaul's Joseph L. Allen Apartments, located in the city of Schenectady, New York, is looking for a skilled maintenance professional to join our team! The Maintenance Tech 1 is responsible for providing maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the building and grounds. This includes the ability to trouble shoot and problem solve in a proactive and cost-effective manner.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life

• Supportive work environment

• We value diversity

• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement

• Excellent benefits (see below for details)

• Competitive wages- compensation $25 – $25.90/hour based on experience

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude toward all residents (as per respect policy), staff and guests.

• Makes repairs of the building, equipment, and machinery as needed within his / her capability and notifies the Programs Supervisor of any major problems or concerns.

• Repairs lights, plumbing, windows, and screens, and performs simple carpentry when needed.

• Replace/repair carpet and tile.

• Performs interior and exterior painting as needed; obtains bids for larger projects.

• Coordinates work orders with the Programs Supervisor or designee to ensure that deadlines and priorities of the program are met.

• Under the direction of the Programs Supervisor, oversees the contracts for the preventative maintenance of the following: generator, fire extinguishers and Ansul system, sprinkler system, fire alarm, elevator, HVAC system (boiler, roof top units, air conditioner heater unit), water treatment and pest control.

• Ensures that residents’ rooms are prepared for new admissions, which may include maintenance of the room itself and the moving of the furniture and equipment as required.

• Gathers price estimates for major repair work and reviews them with the Supervisor.

• Maintains ongoing contact and monitoring of the lawn care and snow removal companies. Ensures that walkways and exits are shoveled and salted as needed.

• Works with the Director to ensure that all OMH/HCR, and other funders physical plant issues are successfully addressed according to DePaul’s Physical Plant Standards.

• Assumes on call responsibility during physical plant emergencies.

• Maintain and perform preventative maintenance for building and grounds to include ensuring all property outside of the building is properly maintained and cleaned as needed. This includes weeding and picking up of any trash, cigarette butts or any other debris on the property. Identify if service needs to be notified as it pertains to grounds/landscaping.

• Participates in staff meetings and in-services.

• Works independently and with other maintenance staff to ensure that agency deadlines and priorities are met.

• Follows all safety rules and regulations for self, residents, and staff.

• Schedules, implements, and tracks monthly fire drills as per OMH (Office of Mental Health) regulations as directed.

• Completes monthly inspections of all fire safety equipment according to OMH / Quality Management guidelines.

• Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Trade or industrial arts coursework preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals required.

• Three years of work experience in providing hands on maintenance in a large facility to include electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, drywall repair, and other minor repair work preferred.

• Must be able to lift at least 70 pounds.

• Ability to use a computer for email and ticketing system.

• Clean, valid NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy

Work Environment

This position is Monday-Friday on the day shift with on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match and Employee Discount Programs. DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and program need.

Job LocationsUS-NY-Schenectady

Posted Date6 days ago(6/25/2026 10:45 AM)

Category Maintenance

Type Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Days

Department Maintenance

Corporation Name DePaul Properties