MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Full-Time, Hourly $21.00 - $25.20/hour


Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

About Brightway Living and Learning: For over 65 years, Brightway Living and Learning has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual.


The Role: Brightway's Maintenance Mechanic maintains buildings and homes for the people Brightway supports in a professional manner. Must have prior experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, painter or landscaper.
What you'll do at Brightway:

• Maintain buildings and homes in a professional and safe manner
• Complete work orders and job assignments in a timely and professional manner
• Interact appropriately and politely with all staff and clients
• Offer suggestions on how best to maintain buildings and homes
• Identify and repair all potential safety, maintenance or citation issues
• Keep appropriate records and receipts
• On call 24-7 for all agency emergencies
• Must be available for snow and ice removal
• Must be flexible to stay late, or come in early or work weekends for projects or agency events as assigned
• Must be willing to perform all aspects of work in the Maintenance Dept. on an "as needed" basis (mop calls, landscaping, painting, cleaning, etc.)

What you bring to Brightway:

• Must possess a skill in one of the following trades: carpenter, plumbing, electrical, painting and/or landscaping
• NYS drivers license and approved to drive Brightway vehicles

What you must be able to do:

• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Twist/kneel/bend/squat/pull
• Stand on minimum 6 ft. ladder
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here's How We Support You:

• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living and Learning.
• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living and Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living and Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living and Learning Family.


Brightway Living and Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

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