POSITION DUTIES

1. Ensure compliance with Agency mission, Code of Ethics, applicable state and local codes, and environmental law.
2. Adhere to established timelines and scope of projects as well as supervise and communicate these needs to maintenance staff.
3. Responsible for the communication to leadership regarding work schedule of their facility, time frames, extent of disruption, and safety issues of the specific project.
4. Scheduling of jobs pertaining to buildings and grounds maintenance.
5. Supervise maintenance staff responsible for maintaining safe, properly maintained facilities that comply with all pertinent codes.
6. Complete employee annual performance evaluations.
7. Assist with interviewing for open positions within the maintenance department.
8. Responsible for purchasing of all supplies relating to maintenance, building, and grounds. Adhere to agency policies regarding purchasing.
9. Work on establishing positive working relationships with vendors and contractors ensuring the agency’s ability to cost compare and purchase at best prices.
10. Implement and maintain an inventory system for tools and equipment. Ensure all tools are charged overnight.
11. Ensure 24/7 on-call system. Ensure on-call person has vendor listing.
12. Responds to emergencies in a timely manner.
13. All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent

5 years of experience in the area of general building maintenance

Familiarity with state regulations governing OPWDD facilities

Prior supervisory experience required

Electrical, mechanical, carpentry & plumbing experience

Ability to work on-call

Ability to work flexible hours as assigned

Able to travel throughout the Hudson Valley as needed

Valid NY State Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing:  Frequent

Sitting:  Frequent

Walking:  Frequent

Lifting:  25 lbs. – 50 lbs.                                                                                   

Pushing/Pulling:  Frequent pushing and pulling

Bending/Squatting:  Frequent bending and squatting

Reaching:  Use of fingers, hands, and arms continuously.

Grasping/Squeezing:  Frequently throughout the shift

Twisting:  Frequently throughout the shift

Climbing:  Frequently ascend or descend stairs, ramps, and ladders indoors or outdoors

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus