Maintenance Specialist - Broome

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$22-23.50 an hour
3+ years' experience in 3 or more maintenance trades: electrical, plumbing, construction, HVAC, and mechanics required

Position Summary: The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the maintenance and care of all buildings and grounds. They perform everyday maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance duties that maintain a safe environment for the children and staff. They supervise, teach and act as a role model for youth on work assignments.

• Perform general carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
• Install appliances and equipment
• Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
• Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash etc.
• Snow removal plowing and shoveling
• Perform cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping etc.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations
• Teamwork: Ensures the standards of a high performing team member are role modeled on a daily basis.
• Reports: Complete reports and documentation that are required in a timely manner.
• Program Administration: Ensure that Agency standards of practice as well as State, Federal, and Accreditation standards are fully met. Exceed those standards wherever possible and practical.
• Program Development: Provide well-considered recommendations regarding facility improvements. Take initiative in observing and notifying the Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Facility Operations of maintenance problems or areas requiring attention, repair, replacement, servicing, etc.
• Communication: Maintain responsive professional communication within the agency and with community contacts and vendors.

• High School Diploma / GED required