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Maintenance Assistant- Canal St.

We are hiring!

 

Providence Housing’s mission is to strengthen families and communities by creating and providing access to quality affordable housing enriched by the availability of supportive services.

Providence Housing develops, finances, and manages affordable housing for seniors, individuals with special needs, and families. Providence Housing is a not-for-profit corporation affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, New York.

 

Job Title- Maintenance Assistant

Salary- $18-19/hr. depending on experience. 

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/week.

Location: Rochester, NY 14608

 

Primary Functions:

Provide day-to-day janitorial and maintenance services to the assigned property(ies).

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

·         Common area care includes lawn mowing, raking, weeding and hedge trimming.  Snow removal from and salting of common areas (in season).

·         Clean common areas according to maintenance calendar and approved procedures.  Police area for trash and debris.

·         Perform basic maintenance tasks on plumbing and electrical components, window and door hardware, mechanical services, carpentry, painting, and drywall.

·         Periodic repainting and repairing of walls, doors, trim in common areas, vacant apartments, and exterior of building(s).

·         Move packages, furniture and equipment as required. Use mechanical aids as appropriate for moving or lifting heavy or awkward loads.

·         Respond to calls from the Property Manager or monitoring company for fire, security or other alarms or tenant emergencies at the property.  Search, correct fault(s) and secure the building as required and report to Property Manager.

·         Provide written reports of activities or other documentation to the Property Manager or others as required.

·         Perform other related duties as determined by the Property Manager.

·         Adhere to property maintenance schedule.

·         Attend periodic training for fair housing, building systems or other relevant topics.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

·         100% compliance with fair housing regulations.

·         Maintain property in a manner that limits potential health and safety issues.

·         Friendly, helpful, courteous interaction with tenants, vendors, and co-workers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate. Trade specific training desirable

One or more years of building and ground maintenance experience.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
  • Ability to lift, push and/or reach objects.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and/or stand while performing duties.
  • Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
  • High energy level
  • Ability to life up to 75 lbs. without assistance
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Reliable and insured transportation
  • Valid NYS driver’s license and driving record acceptable to agency. 
  • Openness to flexible schedule
  • Skilled reading comprehension and writing skills.
  • Good people skills to interact with tenants.
  • Clean police record
  • Drug free, substance free, lifestyle.
  • Honest
  • Courteous

What you will get:

Providence Housing offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program:

  • Salary: Starting at $18-19/ hour with additional compensation for relevant years of experience.
  • Fill-time, non-exempt position. We believe in work-life balance!
  • Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 10 days in the first year, 15 days after 1st Anniversary.
  • Holidays: twelve paid holidays
  • NY State Paid Sick Leave
  • Agency Sick Leave
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Group and Term Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurances 
  • Hospital
  • Accident 
  • Auto
  • Pet
  • Specified Disease
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Legal Plan
  • Identity Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403b Retirement Plan, with agency contribution for those that qualify (subject to agency performance)
  • My Better Benefits – provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services.

Our hiring process and timeline:

  • Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.
  • Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.
  • In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening.
  • In-person interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers.
  • Selected candidate(s) to start ASAP.

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet