Maintenance Worker

About the role

The maintenance worker is responsible for oversight and upkeep of repairs/maintenance of agency. Proactive to ensure needs of staff and agency are met timely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates fidelity to the agency's service values and organizational imperatives
• Develop a routine schedule of maintenance with the Maintenance Services Manager for our Rockaway Park site and support of NSP/NSD in absence of one or more of NSP/NSD custodial staff
• Assist with heavy duty work related to repair, upkeep and maintenance of agency property
• Supports all aspects of maintenance of internal/external building operating systems as needed, throughout the various seasons
• Performs a variety of errands and agency related tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of the agency
• Assists in the removal and/or arrangement of chairs, tables and other furniture or equipment as needed within apartments, offices and agency, overall
• On a daily basis, ensure that doors, windows, locks, alarms, lighting and safe guards are in good condition and in working order
• Assists/supports housekeeping, as needed and appropriate to grounds-keeping such as removing snow/ice, lawn mowing, raking leaves, and general grounds maintenance as needed
• Ensures needed supplies are stocked and replaced/repaired such as light fixtures, bulbs, carpentry/electrical accessories as needed
• Assumes responsibility for any/all repairs (minor/major) to ensure agency is safe, stable and in compliance with OSHA, ACS/OCFS and other agency overseers/partners
• Accessible/available for emergency on-call assignments as necessary
• Maintains any/all certifications relevant to/impacting the position
• Attends any/all trainings as recommended/mandated by agency for compliance
• Retains and logs Home Depot purchases and receipts to be submitted to fiscal department monthly
• Morning cleaning duties: all garbage cans cleaned, all bathrooms cleaned, general facility walk through for maintenance issues
• Vehicle check for gas levels and cleanness
• Restock all toilet paper, cleaning supplies, garbage bags, dish soap, and laundry soap
• Keep daily log of vehicle maintenance and overall servicing (all work will be referred to program staff liaison for enterprise fleet)
• Monthly fire inspections (fire extinguishers checked and dated, emergency exit lights checked, co2 and smoke alarms checked)
• Manage all account relations (Verizon, Broadview, TWC, TVC phone co., CCD alarm co., and extermination provider)
• Emergency Preparedness kits maintain for bad weather and general emergencies
• 24 Hour On-Call for maintenance emergencies
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of related experience with maintenance and repair work
• Valid driver's license
• Individual must have a strong work ethic and foresight of preventive maintenance measures
• Ability to assess and work independently with minimal oversight, as well as follow directives from management

Travel

This position may require travel between 2 to 3 residential programs located in Queens, Staten Island, or Brooklyn. Travel to St. John's administrative offices for meetings, trainings, etc. is also required.