Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall cleanliness and day-to-day maintenance of the Program.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and with input from the Program Director, the Maintenance Worker will:

• Perform basic maintenance duties, including changing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, repair/replace leaking faucets, adjust/install doors, fix/replace door handles, tile work/flooring, sheetrock, plastering and painting.
• Arrange furniture as requested.
• Perform cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning restrooms/bathrooms, washing walls, vacuuming, stripping, buffing, and waxing of floors, shampooing rugs, cleaning fans and air ducts, etc.
• Clean lint from dryer ducts.
• Perform daily water temperature checks.
• Remove all refuse and garbage from the facility daily and more frequently as needed.
• Ensure that garbage is put out for pick up on appointed days.
• Assist in the adequate paper and sanitary supplies are on hand for all designated areas.
• Ensure the safe storing of all chemicals and solvents according to federal regulations.
• Conduct regular inventory of cleaning supplies, materials, and tools.
• Follow all agency, state, and federal regulations to maintain program compliance, including OSHA regulations
• Assist in other facilities or work as part of a crew, when requested.
• Maintain exterior of the facility, including light snow/ice removal, trash removal, playground maintenance as needed, light gardening, sweeping, painting, etc.
• Open and close facility as needed.
• Be on call for security and emergencies at the facility, as needed.
• Perform monthly comprehensive physical plant inspection of the site and complete checklist to ensure that all problems are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect, are reported immediately upon discovery to Program Management.
• Participate in in-service trainings as required for professional growth and development.
• Travel between schools in Queens and Brooklyn when needed.
• Undertake any additional task and initiatives within the scope as assigned by the supervisor or Education Management.

Qualifications

• Maintain Certificate of Fitness for the Boiler from the NYC Fire Department as needed by the facility preferred.
• Highschool diploma or GED Required
• Driver's License Required.
• Competent with Repairs & Maintenance.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Experience in basic maintenance skills (light plumbing, painting, carpentry, etc.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].

About HeartShare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and

underestimated.

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