Maintenance Worker
Town of Greenport, NY (Columbia County) - Located 30 miles south of Albany, 30 miles north of Kingston and 28 miles west of Great Barrington, MA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs semi-skilled work in carpentry, electrical, painting, masonry, plumbing, blacktopping and landscaping.
• Repairs and cleans windows, doors, floors at the Greenport Town Hall, Greenport Police Station, Greenport Community Center and Greenport Town Park.
• Performs preventative maintenance on furnaces, pumps, motors, doors, water systems, heaters, valves, fans, mowers and other grounds equipment.
• Baseball, softball and soccer field maintenance at Greenport Town Park.
Must prepare fields for games including cutting grass, preparing the infield and pitcher mound, lining the field and clearing water off the field after rain events.
• Assists private contractors in the installation and maintenance of a wide variety of fixtures and equipment.
• Operates all motorized equipment, chainsaws, weed eaters, tractors, skid steer and other grounds maintenance equipment as necessary.
• Assists in the removal of snow and ice from all parking lots, walkways and may assist the Town of Greenport Highway Department in snow removal during major snow events.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Willing to work all shifts including weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on call.
• Must be 18 years old.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
• Valid NYS Driver’s License. High School Diploma.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Communication: Communicates clearly & professionally. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience. Willing to help others.
Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies & solves problems. Checks work for quality.
• Managing for Results: Works well with supervision. Takes projects to completion. Follows all company policies & SOPs. Manages multiple tasks.
• Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrates a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with the town’s vision, and values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Frequently lift 50-60 pounds.
• Load, unload and move large equipment/tools.
• Access confined spaces.
• Continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, rain and snow.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• $18.99 per hour. Increasing to $19.56 per hour in 2024.
• Medical, dental and vision plan.
• Generous leave policy. 96 hours of vacation time after completing one year.
• Sick, vacation and personal time.
• Deferred compensation plan available to participating employees.
TO APPLY
• Email resume to watersuper@townofgreenport.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.