Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARYAt Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives. 
This position is responsible for effectively responding to all issues that affect the Facilities of PPGNY in our Region 2 and Region 3 locations, under the supervision of the Sr. Facilities & Security Manager, whether directly and hands-on or by coordinating estimates from vendors. These issues include day-to-day maintenance matters as well as major repairs and/or buildouts. This position will travel between the Region 2 and Region 3 locations under the direction of the Sr. Facilities & Security Manager, including covering staff vacations and assisting in locations with heavy ticket loads.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (WEIGHTED & WITH DETAIL)Essential Functions: include, but are not limited to, the following:
Daily Workflow (75%)Performing routine and emergency repairs on equipment, fixtures, and building systems. This can include general carpentry/handyman work such as painting, flooring, roofing, and work on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.Regularly inspecting buildings, equipment, and systems to ensure they are running efficiently and up to standards.Maintaining and efficiently responding to facilities tickets.Yard maintenance including weeding, garbage pick-up, mowing, salting, snow shoveling, tree trimming, etc.Ensure timely and regular inspection and repair of buildings and equipment. Keep organized records of inspections and repairs. Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.Supervise external contractors during capital improvements; Checks completed work by vendors and contractors.Moving of furniture and supplies throughout the agency with special attention given to all Centers; assist in discarding of bulk trash for all sites and work in special projects as assigned by Facilities supervisors during renovation work at the sites.Track vehicle mileage and record a daily work log.
Program and Office Support (15%)Able to maintain and update systems to coordinate and facilitate workflow.Attend orientation, training, and staff development functions as required.Effectively communicate with leadership regarding daily duties and affiliate needs.
Customer Service Responsibilities (10%)Prioritize and respond to emergent situations, analyze and take appropriate action which may include outsourcing the work.

CORE COMPETENCIESA demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice.A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility.
Cultural Awareness:All employees are required to demonstrate the importance of the ethical and cultural awareness commitment of Planned Parenthood by:Demonstrating empathy; recognizing inherent worth, and treating individuals with respectProtecting confidentiality of staff.
Customer Service:Builds and maintains positive, quality relationships with customers, both internal (colleagues) and external (patients, clients, donors etc).
Mandatory Reporting:Planned Parenthood has zero tolerance for non-compliance with our policies and procedures for addressing situations that endanger the welfare of minors, including our policies and procedures relating to state mandatory reporting laws.
Risk & Quality Management (RQM)Makes a commitment to participate in PPGNY’s Risk and Quality initiatives

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• High School diploma or GED
• Professional knowledge may be obtained through formal education and/or through work experience
• Prior work experience: at least 3 years prior work experience in the areas of construction, electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC
• Basic computer skills, experience with PC
• Current Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to continuously talk and hear, frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, grasp, handle small objects, use repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. Work requires bending. Rarely requires repetitive motion of the feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to push maximum 100 pounds ability