Maintenance Technician - Saratoga Springs NY

Job Description

Job Description

RISE Housing and Support Services is looking for an experienced, handy, empathetic individual to support our property management department. A successful candidate will have experience responding to resident needs in apartment settings and comfort with individuals working through mental health and substance use challenges.

RISE offers a Maintenance Technician:

• A starting rate of $21.64 - $24.04 based on experience
• A generous time off package
• $1500 bonus after 6 months of employment
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
• A role that allows you to utilize your talents and the independence to own your role
• A family friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievement

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to immediate maintenance needs
• Collaborate with outside contracted services
• Perform basic maintenance on household structures and components
• Assemble materials and tools for projects
• Perform some lawn care, minor landscaping, and snow removal
• Monitor physical property safety and report discrepancies immediately to the Property Manager
• Help with additional related tasks such as interior painting and moving equipment

To qualify you must have:

• 1+ years of related on the job experience responding to general maintenance tasks
• Basic konwlwedge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other related areas a plus
• Ability to lift 50lbs and work with long periods of standing
• Clearance with all relevant background checks as per RISE policies and governing regulations
• A valid NY State Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the RISE automotive program
• Strong interpersonal boundaries
• Our shared belief system in areas such as respect, inclusion, and compassion
• Successful completion of RISE background checks, a valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the RISE automobile policy.

To bring your talents to a growing non-profit and benefit the people we serve, submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company DescriptionRISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges.

Our Mission
Our mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services.

Our Vision
RISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges.

Our Values
We are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve.

We are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness.

We are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable.

We are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community.

We Treat People with
Esteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness.

Understanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals.

A Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition.

Positivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member.

Empathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems.

Inclusion We work together with individuals and families to coordinate services with other care providers in the community.

Company Description

RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur Mission\r\nOur mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services.\r\n\r\nOur Vision\r\nRISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges.\r\n\r\nOur Values\r\nWe are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve.\r\n\r\nWe are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness.\r\n\r\nWe are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable.\r\n\r\nWe are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community.\r\n\r\nWe Treat People with\r\nEsteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals.\r\n\r\nA Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition.\r\n\r\nPositivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member.\r\n\r\nEmpathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems.\r\n\r\nInclusion We work together with individuals and families to coordinate services with other care providers in the community.