Maintenance Technician in Poughkeepsie, New York at Hudson River Housing Inc

Hudson River Housing improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and

development with vision. We are dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by

developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain

and maintain housing through education, advocacy and support services.

We are a committed group of people from all backgrounds who care deeply about our

community and want to make it a better place.

Position: Maintenance Technician

General Description:

The Maintenance Technician’s main duties include routine plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical,

HVAC and construction for all HRH owned properties. Hudson River Housing is looking for someone

who demonstrates dedication, reliability, and is highly skilled in these trades.

Principal Duties:

1. Provide routine maintenance and repairs for all buildings, grounds and equipment as indicated

above.

2. Responsible for basic service to maintenance equipment and work vehicle. This includes checking

tire pressure, fluid levels, and cleanliness.

3. Expected to leave a job upon completion or at the end of a work day as “broom clean”.

4. Proper housekeeping must be maintained in the workshop and storage areas.

5. Must be willing to acquire equipment and supplies from the store specific to what is needed.

6. Power tools and equipment must be locked and secured in designated storage areas when not in

use.

7. Perform work assignments in accordance with all safety requirements. Protective Equipment must

be worn as applicable.

8. Provide snow shoveling, plowing, sanding and salting for all HRH sites. On-call availability for

emergency repairs and related situations, such as snow removal is required, which includes nights,

weekends, and holidays.

9. Administrative: use digital maintenance apps (e.g. YardiOne) to track work orders, maintain

logs, and manage supply inventory.

10. Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Education/Knowledge/Experience: A minimum of 5 years proven experience in the building

maintenance field is required; this includes plumbing, carpentry, masonry, HVAC and electrical.

Must have a full understanding of basic construction and general small equipment repair skills.

Required Behaviors: You are expected to be dependable and able to maintain an openness to a

myriad of different tasks. Staff must maintain the ability to work independently but also able to

function as part of a team. It is necessary to be detail oriented, able to follow directions and have

a sense of pride in completed work. Every employee should demonstrate a positive attitude and

willingness to contribute to the team. All maintenance staff must be able to stand for long periods

of time, lift at least 70 pounds, climb stairs while carrying objects, work in extreme temperatures

outdoors and be able to climb a ladder.

Salary: $60,000 – $63,000

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Facilities

Equity is a core value at Hudson River Housing. We believe in promoting a culture that decenters

bias, celebrates difference, enhances equitable communication, and nurtures relationship

building.

It is important to us that community members have access to stable means of economic growth.

We are continually committed to hiring from within our community including applicants with

lived experience that can inform and strengthen our work.

Hudson River Housing is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and

discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or

sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical

conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision

making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical

service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status,

military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other

protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Hudson River Housing is dedicated to the fulfillment of this

policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement,

transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of

employment.