Maintenance Associate

About the role

Temple Beth Zion (TBZ), a vibrant and historic Reform Jewish community, is seeking a part-time Maintenance Associate to support the cleanliness, safety, and day-to-day functioning of its two campuses. This role is essential to ensuring that TBZ remains a welcoming, well-maintained environment for congregants, visitors, and tenants, including the Jewish Museum of Buffalo and Jewish Family Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, washing surfaces, and using commercial cleaning products safely and effectively.
• Maintain outdoor areas seasonally, including sweeping, weeding, watering, snow removal, and salting walkways.
• Follow daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance checklists; complete signoffs to ensure consistency and accountability.
• Set up and break down rooms for events, including moving tables, chairs, and equipment according to instructions.
• Maintain organized supply closets and storage areas; track inventory and receive deliveries.
• Complete minor repairs (e.g., light bulbs, basic plumbing or electrical fixes) and report larger issues to the Maintenance Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Support security protocols in coordination with police, security personnel, and TBZ leadership.
• Interact professionally with congregants, visitors, and tenants; provide helpful assistance and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Take photos of events when requested and share them with the Operations Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines; complete incident or accident reports as needed.
• Attend maintenance meetings, “hot meetings,” and staff meetings as requested.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, custodial services, or facilities support.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, bend, walk extensively, and perform physical tasks safely.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English; basic proficiency with MS Word and Outlook.
• Strong self-direction and ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Professional, polite, and helpful demeanor in all interactions.
• Reliable transportation to TBZ locations (805 Delaware Ave. and 700 Sweet Home Road).
• Comfort working in a Jewish communal environment; willingness to learn about the rhythms of the Jewish calendar.