About the Role
The maintenance worker is responsible for the oversight and upkeep of repairs and maintenance for the agency, ensuring the needs of staff and the agency are met timely and efficiently. This role requires a working knowledge of safe cleaning practices, equipment, and basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates fidelity to the agency’s service values and organizational imperatives.
- Develop a routine schedule of maintenance with the Maintenance Services Manager for the Rockaway Park site and support of NSP/NSD in absence of 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- At least 2 years of related experience with maintenance and repair work.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must have a strong work ethic and foresight of preventive maintenance measures.
- Ability to assess and work independently with minimal oversight.
- Ability to follow directives from management.
Skills
- Safe cleaning practices
- Appropriate supplies and equipment usage
- Operation and maintenance of heating systems
- Minor plumbing repairs
- Minor electrical repairs
- Minor carpentry repairs
- Minor locksmith repairs
- Minor mechanical repairs
- Custodial tasks
- Manual tasks
- Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions
Location
- Queens
- Staten Island
- Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-call
Experience Level
- 2+ years of related experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
