Title: Maintenance III
Location: Albany, NY
Pay Range: $25.00-$30.00
Type: Non-Exempt (hourly)
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am-4pm w/occasional evenings and weekends, and on-call rotation
Notes: Flexibility required; Valid NYS Driver’s License is required
Job Ref. #: 0645
About Us
St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.
St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.
Our Mission:
St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.
Our Vision:
St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.
Position Overview:
The Maintenance III position is responsible for performing all maintenance tasks to improve the physical appearance, function, and operation of agency buildings, property and equipment. This individual must demonstrate the knowledge and application of commonly-used concepts, practices, and safety procedures in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical, grounds keeping, pest management and vehicle servicing. Works under minimal supervision of the maintenance supervisor (or supervisor designee) while also relying on experience and judgement to organize and complete tasks.
Position Requirements:
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High School/GED equivalent is required and least five years’ experience as a maintenance worker; any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described may be considered (or) three years as Maintenance II worker.
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Demonstrated proficiency in the safe use and care of facility tools and equipment.
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Availability for after-hours emergency maintenance calls as needed.
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Openness to supervision, training, and learning new maintenance techniques.
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Valid, clean NYS Driver’s License (held for 1+ years) and ability to complete local travel.
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High patience, emotional resilience, and comfort working around children with emotional/behavioral needs.
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Strict adherence to confidentiality standards.
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Excellent track record of reliability, integrity, positive attitude, and flexibility.
- Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers including, but not limited to, the minimum age of 21 at time of hire, with the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Performing general and extensive maintenance (cleaning, painting, repair work) of agency buildings and grounds to include but is not limited to:
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Making minor and major carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
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Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings.
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Obtaining estimates for supplies, materials and repairs.
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Safely uses hand tools, power tools, gas powered equipment and other equipment to make minor and major repairs, to maintain grounds and properties.
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Ensures tools are readily available and in good working order and available for each task, including performing maintenance on the tools.
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Follows all applicable safety rules, practices and procedures.
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Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
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Assists the maintenance supervisor as needed.
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Performing touch-up, priming, and finish painting of all agency properties.
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Performing required yard work, during all four seasons.
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Completing monthly agency vehicle inspections, and cleaning of the vehicles.
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Maintaining records of scheduled maintenance and inspections.
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Picking up and delivering supplies and materials.
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Provide additional supervision of Maintenance I and Maintenance II staff as requested by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.
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Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.
What We Offer You**
At St. Catherine’s Center for Children, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. We offer competitive compensation alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:
Financial Security & Future Planning
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Pension Plan: Secure your future with a retirement pension plan featuring a generous agency contribution.
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403(b) Retirement Savings: Pre-tax savings options to further build your nest egg.
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Student Loan Forgiveness: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, employment here qualifies eligible staff for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
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Expense Reimbursements: Travel and mileage reimbursements for any role-related transit.
Health & Well-being
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Comprehensive Health Insurance: Choice of robust Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs.
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Well-being Reimbursement: A $600 annual benefit dedicated to supporting your personal wellness journey.
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Work-Life Balance: Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) plus paid holidays so you can rest and recharge.
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Life Insurance: Fully employer-paid, automatic life insurance coverage at no cost to you.
Professional Growth & Culture
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Paid Certifications & Training: Fully covered training updates, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CPR/AED/First Aid.
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Tuition Assistance: Financial support for continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
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Career Advancement: Clear pathways for professional development and internal career growth.
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Our Culture: Enjoy the comfort of a welcoming, business-casual work environment rooted in our core values of Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect, and Solidarity.
**Please note: To qualify for specific benefits, certain terms and conditions may apply.
If you would like to learn more about our agency or one of our many programs, please visit our website at: www.st-cath.org
St. Catherine’s Center for Children is deeply committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health, pregnancy, family history, genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
