Maintenance Worker

Principal Responsibilities

• Oversee general cleaning of common and office areas in the building and building perimeter.
• Create daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual schedule plans and checklists for cleaning, service, and repair.
• Create and implement a preventive maintenance plan for the entire facility.
• Work in a hands-on capacity to repair and maintain the facility.
• Work closely with all program staff to ensure their departments maintenance needs are being met.
• Maintain alarm, HVAC, and all mechanical systems.
• Aid in ensuring that all safety & security procedures and measures are followed.
• Facilitate all room/classroom/program set-ups.
• Maintain inventory and order all supplies necessary for appropriate maintenance of the facility.
• Cook up and coordinate all work performed by outside contractors and their access to the site.
• Maintain a Fire Certificate in compliance with building code.
• Receive any training necessary for the operation of the building.
• Report any building issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with outside professional service vendors, as needed.
• Ensure proper removal of trash and recyclables on DSNY assigned days in compliance with city rules and regulations.

Competencies

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities. Must be detail oriented and well organized with the ability to follow up on all facility related issues.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism, emotional maturity, and maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with staff members and clients. Ability to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
• Adaptability and Time Management: Adapt to changing priorities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and perform well under pressure.
• Work Independently: Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion. Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Technical and Repair Skills: Proficiently operate computer software, including Microsoft Outlook and Word, and comfortably perform repairs and manage vendor and contractor interactions.

Skill and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.

Physical Demands

• Required Constantly: Walking, standing, climbing stairs, lifting of materials and tools (5-50 pounds).
• Required Frequently: Climbing ladders, operating machinery.
• Required Occasionally: Shoveling of snow, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, and pulling.

Compensation

$24 - $25 per hour.

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits;
• 403(b);
• plus pro-rated vacation, sick leave and holidays.