Maintenance Technician

Equinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region.

For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence.

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager, performs a variety of maintenance, safety, and construction-related activities at agency properties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and oversees the execution and timely completion of needed repairs at all agency properties.
• Ensures the safety and appearance of all facilities by making regular visits and coordinating service.
• Performs minor construction installations, repairs & general maintenance, including but not limited to, painting, basic carpentry, light plumbing and electrical work, appliance & cabinet installation, fleet vehicle oversight, property safety, agency event preparatory assistance, delivery/ relocation/disposal of agency materials
• Responsible for ensuring functioning: light bulbs in fixtures, exit signs, emergency alarms and lights. Ensuring that doors and window locks are operational, fire extinguishers and alarm systems are present and working. yard/lawn work, snow removal,
• Perform outside building and grounds maintenance, including but not limited to, yard/lawn work, property safety, mowing lawns and weeding, parking lot/sidewalk upkeep, and snow/ice removal (shoveling and the use of a snowblower)
• Ensure maintenance areas including workshops, offices and garages are clean, safe, and inventoried at all times.
• Operates manual and electric power tools, as needed, in a safe and responsible manner.
• Provides physical labor during office or equipment moves, relocations and/or set-up.
• Serves as the back-up Custodian and provides housekeeping/ janitorial services among all agency facilities, which includes the use of commercial vacuum cleaners, electric or battery powered, hand tools, polishing/buffing machines, brooms, mops, pails, dusters, sponges,
• Reports to supervisor on a regular basis for supervision and project updates.
• Provides courier service among all agency facilities, if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.