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About the Role

The Maintenance Custodian is responsible for building maintenance projects across all family shelters, ensuring timely completion of work orders and maintaining a safe, sanitary environment. This role involves a variety of tasks including painting, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs, as well as assisting with cleaning and groundskeeping.

Responsibilities

• Report building maintenance, repair, and special project needs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Immediately report major building repairs, hazards, defects, and supply needs to the Superintendent.
• Rotate amongst all shelters as needed to complete building repairs and needs, including painting, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping.
• Promptly complete all assigned work orders.
• Take responsibility for the proper care and maintenance of tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with ground cleanup and snow removal as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary workspace and follow all OSHA regulations.
• Drive agency vehicles as needed and accurately track mileage.
• Clean and sanitize assigned vacant units within the DHS regulatory timeline of 4 hours post-discharge.
• Promptly clean all public areas and workspaces as assigned.
• Empty trash from the compactor as assigned.
• Properly clean and maintain floors, including stripping, waxing, buffing, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Assist in moving furniture and belongings of clients into and out of units.
• Work on weekends as scheduled.
• Assume the same position at other shelters as needed at the discretion of management.
• Undertake other assignments and tasks as added at the discretion of management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with a disadvantaged population is a plus.
• Ability to lift at least fifty pounds.
• Ability to work at least an eight-hour shift primarily standing and moving.
• Ability to take and follow instructions and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with basic cleaning equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical systems operated within the physical plant.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
• Willingness to become certified as a Fire Safety Coordinator is strongly desired.

Skills

• Painting
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanical systems knowledge
• Basic cleaning equipment operation
• Driving agency vehicles
• Floor maintenance (strip, wax, buff, mop, vacuum)

Location

• All family shelters

Work Type

• Full-time
• Weekend work may be required

Experience Level

• Not specified

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

About the Company

• Operates family shelters.
• Affiliated with The Salvation Army.