Maintenance Helper

Description

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY 

Job Title: Maintenance Helper

Job Summary: Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs commercial property by self- performing or coordinating subcontracting of the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performs preventive maintenance work orders according to schedule.
• Executes all work in safe and professional manner by completing all work accurately and on time.
• Light electrical skills. Emergency lights, exit signs, lamp sweeps.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing systems.
• Maintains and repairs interior and exterior finishes of buildings.
• Paints interior and exterior walls and trim, tile repair, generally touch ups and repairs
• Operate scissor or boom lifts, and work from ladders to replace light bulbs and to hang banners.
• Completes and submits CMMS work orders and paperwork accurately and on time.
• Keeps facilities clean in appearance, removing trash as required.
• May perform landscape maintenance and other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• GED or Equivalent two-year college or technical trade school; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Two to five years mechanical experience, including electrical plumbing, carpentry, required.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Strong Problem Solving and Logic Required
• Must be able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures, Local Operating Procedures, and retain and use information in execution of daily job duties
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Possess the ability to work overtime on short notice
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to handle multiple jobs with minimal supervision

Competencies:

• Scissor or Boom lift experience and certification preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Manages time wisely, remains productive while working independently.
• Works required hours. Is available during non-work hours as needed and responds to emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with client to determine and service needs.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The associate is routinely required to work at heights while using lifts and ladders to.

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range:   16-$18/hour

Other Compensation:  N/A

Benefits:  As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, EMCOR Group is committed to its employees. This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, 401(k) Savings Plans, and employee assistance and wellness programs.