Maintenance Worker

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our Operations Department.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for basic maintenance tasks at all agency facilities. The Maintenance Worker ensures that agency facilities and grounds are in compliance with all health and safety guidelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Operates all agency vehicles including cars, minivans and pick ups for various tasks including filling gas tanks, routine maintenance appointments, deliveries etc.
2. Operates in a skilled manner all lawn maintenance equipment including zero turn mowers.
3. Operates snow plow and sander equipped vehicles as needed during winter months to clear agency property of snow and ice.
4. During winter weather, operates snow blowers to maintain clear walkways at agency facilities.
5. Assists in moving residential furnishings as well as office furniture.
6. Assist in the food service delivery tasks of the kitchen staff.
7. Performs routine tasks with little or no direct supervision.
8. Responsible for assessing tasks assigned and determining level and type of resources, staff or contractor needed to satisfactorily complete the task.
9. Identifies necessary repairs and informs the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor.
10. Uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required for various tasks.
11. May be required to come in early or stay after normal working hours to perform snow removal or other time-sensitive duties.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with rotating on call responsibilities

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS Driver License in good standing as determined by the Agency
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience working in a congregate care setting.
• Higher education and/or trade or technical school.

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.