Maintenance Helper

Under the supervision of a higher level maintenance/custodial position or the Superintendent/Manager, Maintenance Helpers perform semiskilled and unskilled activities and tasks involving one or a combination of trades such as carpentry, mechanical, electrical, motor equipment or painting. Such tasks involve the use of the tools and equipment of a trade under very specific instructions. On occasion, incumbents may operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment. The work may require light, medium and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for a building(s) and adjacent grounds area.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains shop machinery and equipment.
• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as: clearing sites, mowing lawns, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from in and around the building and surrounding areas.
• Performs general facilities maintenance tasks such as: cleaning common areas, offices and restrooms, facility trash pick-up, painting, removing/placing furniture.
• Operates self-propelled and motorized equipment.
• Maintains automotive equipment and other machinery.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the trade or trades to which assigned.
• Ability to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Ability to follow directions, ensure follow through and completion of assignments and seek assistance or report concerns when needed.
• Ability to work independently or with other individuals in a project/team setting in accordance with supervisory guidance and direction.
• Ability to get along with and interact well with different groups of people, including co-workers, management, both Federal and State personnel and the public utilizing the facility.
• Demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working in maintenance, grounds work or other labor intensive work environment.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision as well as preferred experience working with a crew on maintenance or construction type projects.
• Required to have and maintain a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• May be required to acquire and maintain a military driver's license to operate military vehicles and equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to operate and maintain tools, machinery and equipment required for craft to which assigned.
• Must be able to push, pull, carry and/or lift objects of at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.