Maintenance Worker
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Job DescriptionJob Description

Northern Rivers is looking for a Maintenance Worker for its Schenectady location!

Our Maintenance Workers take pride in preventative maintenance, repairing of buildings, grounds and equipment. You would be working from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, or as needed for snow removal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for removal of snow on property.
• Perform tasks related to maintenance slips and project work, will be available for off hours work such as snow removal and other emergencies and are willing to work irregular hours as needed.
• Assume primary responsibility for the maintenance of a specific Agency building, or for the provision of a specific Department function (e.g. automotive or grounds).
• Perform repairs to plumbing, electric wiring, furniture, doors and windows, hardware, varied mechanical equipment, machinery, install shelves, new hardware and do skilled painting.
• Inspect property to ascertain safety and repair needs.
• Order repair parts.
• Perform specialized tasks related to one or more of the standard building trades, or perform automotive maintenance on Agency vehicles along with performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Building and Grounds.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• HS diploma preferred.
• Training certification in skilled trades desired.
• Must have a valid New York State driver's license. One year's experience in one of the recognized skilled trades or two years of experience in either general building construction or automotive maintenance.
• Must be able to use the tools, equipment and materials of the building and grounds department, and to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

If you've got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services. We're a family of human service agencies united in our passion to help the children, adults, and families of the Capital Region and beyond.

Our employees receive a generous time off and health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, flexible work schedule, and much more!

Apply today to become part of our team!

Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Company DescriptionWith an almost 200-year heritage behind it, Northern Rivers Family of Services is a leader in the field of human service agencies in New York State by providing innovative, comprehensive and life changing care for over 18,000 children, adults and their families throughout 41 counties in New York. We are dedicated to helping families where they need it most - in their own homes and communities, unless they need safer more comprehensive care. Then we intervene with our network of foster care homes, residential havens and crisis stabilization services. Northern Rivers with its member agencies Northeast Parent & Child Society, Parsons Child & Family Center and Unlimited Potential, provide help and hope to children who struggle with past abuse, mental health challenges and educational difficulties to nurture and empower them and their families to brighter futures and stronger communities. We also assist adults with impairments who need career training, employment and service navigation through our advocacy programs. If you want to change lives, including yours, we believe there's no better place for you to start or continue your career than with Northern Rivers. We strive to deliver innovative care in terms of vocation, rehabilitative services, and trauma informed solutions to ensure our clients live their best lives. With more than 60 programs and services, along with administrative and support functions, there's a place here for everyone. For more information, visit www.northernrivers.org. Follow Northern Rivers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.Company DescriptionWith an almost 200-year heritage behind it, Northern Rivers Family of Services is a leader in the field of human service agencies in New York State by providing innovative, comprehensive and life changing care for over 18,000 children, adults and their families throughout 41 counties in New York. We are dedicated to helping families where they need it most - in their own homes and communities, unless they need safer more comprehensive care. Then we intervene with our network of foster care homes, residential havens and crisis stabilization services. \r\nNorthern Rivers with its member agencies Northeast Parent & Child Society, Parsons Child & Family Center and Unlimited Potential, provide help and hope to children who struggle with past abuse, mental health challenges and educational difficulties to nurture and empower them and their families to brighter futures and stronger communities. We also assist adults with impairments who need career training, employment and service navigation through our advocacy programs. \r\nIf you want to change lives, including yours, we believe there's no better place for you to start or continue your career than with Northern Rivers. We strive to deliver innovative care in terms of vocation, rehabilitative services, and trauma informed solutions to ensure our clients live their best lives. With more than 60 programs and services, along with administrative and support functions, there's a place here for everyone. \r\nFor more information, visit www.northernrivers.org. \r\nFollow Northern Rivers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.