Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is a cornerstone of the community that offers opportunities for growth and development for customers and employees. We are a strength-based, inclusive agency, committed to improving the lives of those we serve.
The Maintenance Worker assists in keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition by performing routine maintenance activities and heavy cleaning duties.
The Maintenance Worker position starts at $16.00/hour. The schedule is 40 hours per week.
Generous benefits include:
403b retirement savings
403b agency contribution
2.5 weeks of paid vacation to start
Sick and personal leave
12 paid holidays
Health insurance
Life insurance
The Maintenance Worker job responsibilities include:
- Removes garbage, papers, and recyclables from the buildings and disposes of the materials in the dumpster or recycling bins
- Sweeps and mops the laundry room, public bathroom floors, stairways
- Vacuums all carpeted hallways and common areas
- Washes all exterior windows in the spring and fall
- Ensures the grounds are kept clear of litter
- Removes snow and ice from walkways and entrances
- Monitors the use of maintenance and cleaning supplies and informs the supervisor when supplies are needed
- Provides maintenance support to Agency facilities, as needed
- Inspects, diagnoses, and corrects problems in an apartment complex
- Uses power tools such as electric drills, saws, and electronic testing devices for minor repairs
- Refers to repair manuals to order parts and/or repair equipment
- Performs a visual inspection of the common areas, including hallways, to determine the need for replacement light bulbs/tubes
- Repairs electrical and plumbing fixtures which can include, but not be limited to, the replacement of lighting ballasts, switches, plumbing valves, and etc.
- Maintains plumbing, floor and ceiling tiles, windows, etc., changing light bulbs, ballasts, and other equipment to ensure the health and safety of each building
- Installs air conditioners as necessary by program needs.
- Monitors heating units during the heating season and reports any operating problems to supervisor
- Performs maintenance on vehicles, machinery, power tools, and mechanical equipment such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, rug shampooer, etc.
- Accompanies the service technicians on inspections as necessary
- Informs Properties Coordinator of projects that need attention or need to be completed in a timely manner
- Responds to assigned maintenance-request task as designated by Properties Coordinator.
- Prepares vacant apartments for new tenants by cleaning and painting
After Hours/Emergency Responses
- Responds to emergency requests for maintenance repairs at the properties managed by the Housing Department (e.g. no hot water), as designated
- Responds to emergency situations at the properties managed by the Housing Department (e.g. fire alarms, fires, flooding), as designated
- Performs snow/ice removal during non-agency hours, as designated
Minimum Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalency diploma preferred AND two years of maintenance experience and/or construction experience required.
Other Facts
- Attends training programs as needed or directed;
- Working hours at programs operated by the Agency will correspond to the needs of the participants and the purpose of the program;
- There will be occasions when after hours, weekend, or holiday hours will be necessary;
- Must have physical capacity commensurate with the position;
- On-site attendance is a requirement of this position.
- Assumes responsibility for meeting the transportation needs as required by the nature of the position and have a clean, current driver license that is acceptable to Agency standards;
- Working hours at programs operated by the Agency will correspond to the needs of the participants and the purpose of the program;
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have good knowledge of maintenance and cleaning practices
- Must have demonstrated ability and skills in the use of construction tools and practices
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and relate well with others and work with the general public
- Must be calm, flexible, organized and able to work on construction/maintenance worksites
- Must be physically capable to meet the demands of the position
- Must have a valid driver’s license that is acceptable to the Agency standards
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Constantly: Activity/condition exists from 2/3 or more of the time
- Utilizes near vision, midrange vision, far range vision, and depth perception to perform visual inspections of the premises as well as to perform maintenance activities
- Talks and listens in person and over the telephone to convey information
- Walks inside buildings and outside over uneven terrain to perform maintenance and cleaning activities
- Stands and stoops in order to perform tasks such as painting, vacuuming, mopping, and washing windows
- Uses hands and arms to operate hand tools in the performance of building and equipment maintenance, etc.
Frequently: Activity/condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Sits, crawls, crouches, kneels, and reclines to make plumbing repairs for maintenance of equipment and cleaning
- Pushes and pulls up to 50 pounds when using equipment such as carpet cleaners, snow blowers, lawn mowers, and etc;
- Reaches when performing activities such as changing light bulbs, painting, and washing windows.
Occasionally: Activity/condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
- Moves 100 pounds, with assistance, when removing garbage, loading/unloading trucks, and supplies
- Climbs a ladder to clean windows, install air conditioners, inspect roofs, and paint
- Maintains balance when walking on roofs and ceiling joists
- Pulls starter cords on lawn mowers, snow blowers, and other small motors
- Shovels snow
- Utilizes color vision when performing electrical repairs
- Drives agency vehicle
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.