Maintenance Worker

DescriptionBasic Function: The Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds that provide clean, safe, efficient and attractive locations across all Inspire sites. MAINTENANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Maintains buildings including general and preventative maintenance, painting, and minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs, furniture assembly and other basic building repairs as needed. * Maintains accessibility and safety of grounds including lawn and yard care, playground maintenance, walkway access, and snow removal/salting. * Maintains tools and equipment and ensures preventative maintenance. * Transports office supplies and interoffice mail, replaces or relocates equipment, loads/unloads deliveries, stores supplies, and provides set-up for special use of buildings. * Maintains inventory and ensures availability of facilities supplies across sites. * Coordinates with Facilities Manager for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently and on time, in keeping with quality and safety standards of the department. * Provides Security checks and oversight of buildings and grounds, including response to alarms (burglar and fire). * Assists in providing general task support for teachers as needed. Provides set-up for special use of buildings and activities. * Assists with transport of interoffice mail if needed. * Opens and closes buildings on an as needed basis. CUSTODIAL:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Cleans and upkeeps floors, windows, walls, ceilings and light fixtures. * Throughout the workday, responds to spills including cleaning bodily fluids and disinfecting. * Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, restock bathrooms with toilet paper, soap and paper towels. * Collects refuse and recyclables for disposal. * Assists with cleanup of grounds, including lawns, yards, and playground. * Ensures cleanliness of parking areas and walkways. * Responsible for following inventory control and proper use of department and agency supplies. * Ensures prompt response to paging system requests. * May be assigned additional tasks and hours during periods of emergency coverage. Additional Functions: * Adheres to safety policies and procedures. Ensures that individuals in need of support/students/families and agency staff are in a safe environment. Encourages co-workers to follow safety policies and procedures. Reports any potential unsafe conditions to Facilities Manager and/or Safety Committee. * Follows current policies and procedures regarding privacy, security and corporate compliance. Adheres to all department policies and procedures. RequirementsQualifications: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent with 3 years experience in building maintenance. In addition, the following is preferred: * Basic knowledge of general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, floor stripping and waxing. * Knowledge of different cleaning products and tools. * Strong organizational skills. * Positive attitude with professional demeanor. * Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment when engaged in stressful situations and time constraints. * Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively with others in a team environment. * Be professional in appearance, attire, attitude and communication. * Ability to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand oral and written instructions. * Requires travel between all building locations. Also requires occasional or evening work. * Valid NYS Drivers License required.