MAINTENANCE WORKER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work of this position involves the responsibility for performing rough or semi-skilled mechanical tasks in connection with the maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds of County buildings/school buildings. General instructions are given regarding routine jobs or new or unusual assignments. The work is performed under general supervision with spot checks, and inspection upon completion. The Maintenance Workers report to the Maintenance Foreman or Supervisor of Maintenance. The candidate is expected to perform related duties, as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)
• Performs semi-skilled work in carpentry, electrical, painting, masonry, plumbing and landscaping.
• Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of a building.
• Performs preventative maintenance on boilers, pumps, motors, heaters, pipelines, valves and fans.
• Performs a variety of groundskeeping activities including snow removal.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical fixtures and equipment.
• Prepares for painting and refinishing wood, metal and other surfaces.
• Works on plumbing equipment and systems.
• Keeps records and makes reports on buildings maintenance and all repair activities.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Working knowledge of practices, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of buildings; equipment and all the safety precautions of doing such work; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; good hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; mechanical aptitude and good judgement; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of training and experience in one or more of the mechanical or construction trades or continuous experience in janitorial type services.
REVISED BY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 6/11/93
ADOPTED BY COLUMBIA COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION JULY 13, 1993
NON-COMPETITIVE
AMENDED BY THE COLUMBIA COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 8, 2015, TO ALLOW QUESTAR III TO UTILIZE THIS POSITION – NON- COMPETITIVE (PENDING CLASSIFICATION WITH THE STATE).
Amended by Columbia County Civil Service Commission

POSITION: ONE (1) FULL TIME MAINTENACE WORKER
PAY: $18-21 per/HR
(Based on experience)

CIVIL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
There is currently no testing requirement for this position.
Applications are available at 41 North 2nd Street (Bliss Towers) Hudson, NY 12534
Hours: of Operation Monday thru Friday
8AM -12PM, 1PM-3PM

HUDSON HOUSING AUTHORITY
41 North 2nd Street, Hudson, NY 12534
T: (518)-828-5415 F: (518)-828-2591
www.hudsonhousingauthority.com