General Building & Grounds Maintenance Specialist WC #1815

Employment Opportunity

Do you have the dedication and enthusiasm to support people in achieving their goals and advancing their lives?

Join our Team!

Title: Residential Building & Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Program: LIHTC Woodland Commons Macedon, NY

Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 6:30am-3:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am 4:30pm

Salary: Salary pay range is min. $17.52 to a max. $22.82 per hr. based on education & experience

Benefits

• 3+ weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO), first year of employment
• Sick Time and Extended Illness Bank
• 9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• 401(k) with Agency match
• Voluntary Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Employer Funded Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

Agency Overview

Lakeview Health Services is a premier partner throughout the Finger Lakes region, providing safe, affordable housing, support, and rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness as well as health care coordination services to individuals with chronic mental and physical health challenges. We are dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve personally meaningful and measurable life goals, and to realize their full potential. Lakeview seeks to create an environment of learning and development that will lead to an engaged, motivated, and high performing team with a devotion and commitment to client service.

Essential Job Functions Overview:

With general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair requiring a working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical work, performs custodial, and grounds care; performs related work as required. Works towards attaining maintenance goals and organization objectives. Individual should strive to create a healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff, and communities we serve by practicing safe, respectful communication as well as respecting individuals' boundaries and differences.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform general maintenance duties as assigned.
• Document work carried out, and expenses incurred in the electronic work order system.
• Oversee and accompany all contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Repair and maintain interior of buildings and apartments, including machinery, plumbing, physical structure, appliances and electrical wiring and fixtures in accordance with blueprint, manuals and building codes.
• Grounds maintenance - mow, trim, weed, prune, and water as assigned.
• Snow removal and application of deicer on walking surfaces during inclement weather as assigned.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work areas.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe, clean and good working conditions; operate maintenance equipment safely to avoid accidents.
• Routine plumbing repairs (repairing leaks, unplugging toilets, and drains, etc.)
• Perform routine carpentry work (painting, repair damage to walls, cabinets, trim, etc.)
• Move, assemble, rearrange furniture and fixtures.
• Replace light bulbs and make minor electrical repairs.
• Glass and screen repairs
• Assist in the movement of heavy appliances/equipment for maintenance and cleaning.
• Properly handle and store chemicals and cleaning supplies per regulations
• Attend all Lakeview required training and safety programs.
• Adhere to company policies, safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary.
• On-call availability as needed

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge is qualifying. Valid NYS Driver's License (as driving is an essential function of this position).

Knowledge:

General knowledge of custodial operations, building & grounds, and landscaping maintenance. Use and care of standard tools and instruments, materials, methods, and practices involved in building, maintenance, and repair, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting; safe work practices; estimating materials and labor needed, and managing the contract work of others.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to conduct general facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, and routine general repair. Reading and interpreting information, following instructions, developing, and maintaining a schedule of building and equipment maintenance; analyzing and evaluating situations and using independent judgment and initiative in taking effective action; communicating clearly and concisely; setting priorities and meeting deadlines; ability to use a computer and associated software. Must be skilled in the use of hand, carpenter, electrician, and plumber tools. Must possess strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills. Requires the ability to operate with little direct supervision in the conduct of their duties. Must be able to work effectively and professionally around persons with mental illness.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to physically lift a minimum of 50 pounds and move supplies and use equipment weighing up to 100 pounds and use of cleaning solvents, paints, greases, etc.