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Arbor Housing and Development Maintenance Assistant in Corning, New York
This position performs routine to complex maintenance duties to ensure that all agency property facilities and operations run smoothly. This includes performing general repairs, preventative maintenance and emergency repairs. This position interacts with a diverse group of important external constituents, i.e., tenants/potential tenants, funders, inspectors, etc., as well as internal constituents at all levels of the organization.
Education and Qualifications: - Must possess a High School Diploma and 2-5 years of work experience as a maintenance assistant or equivalent position. - Must be certified, OR be willing to become certified within 6 months of employment in the Fair Housing Practices for Property Management Maintenance. - Must have knowledge of maintenance and work order procedures and knowledge of use and operation of standard maintenance equipment and tools, at a level generally acquired through 2-5 years related experience. - Highly motivated, well organized, empathetic individual. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. - Must be able to complete job tasks within the time frame allocated. - Must possess and be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication and listening skills. - Basic computer software knowledge (i.e. word processing, work orders, Microsoft Outlook). - Excellent Analytical skills and attention to detail - Valid driver's license, insured, and reliable transportation
Key Job Function: - Maintains facilities by performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities as directed by supervisor. - Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment. - Provides and is available for 24 hours of call to perform job duties in cases of emergency, or as assigned by Site Manager / Director of Property Management - Conducts apartment inspections and annual housekeeping inspections. - Performs duties such as a daily "walk-through and pick up," sweeping , snow shoveling, and cleaning walks, hallways and outside steps, as well as inspecting and cleaning common areas and community rooms. - Cuts the grass and trimming as needed while keeping grounds clear of all debris including snow removal of parking lots; replacing all bulbs and fixtures as needed; keeping laundry room neat and orderly. - Coordinates the duties of contractors when assigned. - Processes work orders from tenants and staff and complete minor maintenance jobs. - Major jobs are discussed with the Site Manager and approved by the Supervisor. - Responsible for the cleaning and painting of vacant apartments within a three day time frame from the date assigned. - Evaluate and identify potential safety risk, in respect to both property and person. - Notify supervisor of potential risk / safety issue prior to beginning task. - Performs repetitive routine to complex duties involving the use and application of clearly prescribed rules and procedures. - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; - Drives agency vehicle as required, conducting agency business - Other duties and or special projects as assigned. Benefits for all full-time positions include: Health, Dental & Vision insurance; Health Savings Account; Group life/ADD and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; Voluntary Supplemental Coverage; 401 (k) Retirement Plan NYS; Short Term Disability; NYS Paid Family Leave; Workman's Compensation; AND Paid Time Off for the following: Bereavement, Sick leave, Paid Time Off, Designated Holiday's, and Catastrophic Sick Time
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Questions? Come see us at our Onsite Hiring Event from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on 2/21/23! We are located at 26 Bridge Street, Corning, NY.