Company Description

The Arc of Essex County is a non-profit organization that provides services and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc provides supports, direct care, supervision, and skill training for individuals living in a group residential program.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will respond to maintenance requests from his/her supervisor, or designee, as well as from personal observation during routine site visits and preventive maintenance inspections.

Building maintenance jobs include:

• Painting, staining and varnishing

• Minor plumbing (toilet, faucet and drainage troubleshooting and repair, unclogging of toilets, sinks and shower drains)

• Electrical (troubleshooting and repair of fixtures, outlets and switches, and changing light bulbs)

• Light masonry (proper mixing of concrete products, repairing cracks, re-pointing brickwork and stonework, re-setting handrails in masonry walkways/stairways)

• Carpentry (repair of doors, frames, windows, stairwells, decks, etc.)

• Drywall repair

• Tile and floor repair

• Furniture repair

• Appliance installation, removal and repair

• Minor HVAC troubleshooting and repair

• Assists his/her supervisor, or designee, in obtaining specifications for proposals from vendors.
• Assists his/her supervisor, or designee, in obtaining required municipal permits and meeting of inspectors as necessary.
• Maintains a building and grounds preventative maintenance program in conjunction with the location site managers/supervisors. This may include: snow removal, grass cutting, gutter cleaning, cleaning of heating, air conditioning, water and lighting systems, devices, vents and fixtures, periodic site evaluations and annual reviews.
• Procures supplies and materials from local retail and wholesale suppliers.
• Maintains The Arc of Essex County’s tools and materials in a safe location and inventory of same.
• Maintains records and files as determined by his/her supervisor, or designee.
• Performs other duties as assigned, and works overtime as required.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent; with 5 years high quality experience required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.