Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : Maintenance Worker Unaccompanied Minors Program

REPORTS TO : Assistant Director

CLASSIFICATION : Full Time

EXEMPT / NONEXEMPT : Non-Exempt (Hourly)

RATE : $20 an hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The Maintenance Supervisor ensures that the Safe Haven for Children Shelter, Section of The New Life School and Short-Term Foster Care Program sites remain in good operating condition.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Oversees the performance of Maintenance Workers, provides them assigned tasks and sites to work at, ensures the tasks are completed accurately, and Reviews their time sheets.
• Performs or coordinates all necessary repairs of program’s physical premises and equipment therein, including general carpentry, i.

e., painting, light electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.

• Maintains a clean and orderly facility, inside and out
• Completes janitorial work, including but not limited to trash removal, cleaning bathrooms, refilling bathroom supplies, cleaning kitchens, offices, hallways, stairwells and other areas of buildings
• Sweeps and mops interior spaces, maintains wood floors, vacuums carpets, and buffs and waxes tiles
• Orders, picks up, and maintains parts, supplies, and equipment
• Tracks maintenance inventory
• Performs all necessary vehicle maintenance, when applicable
• Ensures that the program’s physical premises remain in compliance with NYC and OCFS regulations
• Reports all unsafe conditions and / or equipment repair needs immediately to Assistant Director or Director
• Ensures availability in case of emergency situations
• Records maintenance and repair work needed / completed
• Reports all activities and hours worked to immediate supervisor
• Maintains contact with outside vendors and ensures they are called upon when needed.
• Performs all tasks outlined by immediate supervisor
• Performs all other tasks assigned by Program Director, including emergency Child Care Worker duties (if properly trained in SCM and Child Abuse Prevention / Reporting) and driving / escorting as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fire Department of New York City Certificate of Fitness for maintaining internal Fire Alarm System

EXPERIENCE :

Two years’ experience in maintenance, carpentry, construction, or equipment repair

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Basic maintenance skills (general carpentry, sheetrock repair, painting, plumbing, electrical, roofing etc.)
• Knowledge of health, safety and security issues pertaining to building maintenance
• Basic knowledge of heating systems a plus
• Ability to manage time, organize and multi-task
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexible; willing to work some holidays and weekends
• Good writing and communication skills
• Proficient in internet navigation, e-mail and Microsoft Word
• Supervisory experience a plus
10 days ago