Maintenance Worker

Position Type:
Support Staff & Clerical (Civil Service)/Maintenance Worker

Date Posted:
10/9/2026

Location:
RISE Academy (Boardmanville) Olean, NY

Closing Date:
10/19/2026

District:
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces
Maintenance Mechanic - RISE Academy

Division: Exceptional Education

Supervisor: Building Principal

Hours: 7 AM to 3 PM

Distinguishing Features of the Class:
The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of mechanical and other building maintenance, repair, and construction-related tasks. Although a working knowledge of one or more trades is necessary, a Maintenance Worker does not normally utilize the more skilled journeyman techniques for any considerable portion of their time. The work may involve the part-time operation of a truck, automobile, or other automotive equipment. General instructions are received and work is performed under immediate or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the tasks. A Maintenance Worker does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical, or painting operations;
• Helps to install and repair wiring systems and electric fixtures and equipment;
• Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls, and other parts of buildings;
• Helps to install and repair general plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, and baths;
• Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters, pipelines, valves, and traps;
• Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.;
• Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors, and other motorized equipment;
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies and records goods received and shipped;
• Takes part in general grounds maintenance activities;
• Serves as general worker performing a variety of basic tasks;
• Performs preventive maintenance on agency vehicles, equipment, and fixed property;
• May assist in maintenance of sewer lines and collection systems;
• May keep simple records and reports of maintenance performed and materials received and used;
• May, on occasion, perform housekeeping and cleaning tasks;
• May monitor and record energy conservation equipment readings and note irregularities.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:
Working knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices; knowledge of safety precautions and practices associated with maintenance work; knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades; mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity; industry; ability to understand and follow instructions; physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary: $40,886 per year

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A.) One year of experience in either general building construction, maintenance, or repair work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, etc.;


OR


B.) One year of experience as a millwright or millwright apprentice. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION: In agencies where required, possession of appropriate class New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment.

Application Procedure:
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