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