Maintenance

POSITION:                Maintenance  

DEPARTMENT:         Youth Services

LOCATION:               Lafayette Gardens Community Center, 442 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

REPORTS TO:          Program Director & Assistant Program Director

SALARY:                   $18.00/hr

DATES:                      September 2022-June 2023

SCHEDULE:              Monday-Friday; 5 pm-10pm. This position is performance based and it is also contingent on funding availability.

JOB SUMMARY:       Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures in the community center

                                   including mechanical equipment and utility systems. 
 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required 
• Candidate must be very responsible; organized & demonstrate positive communication skills.  
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.   
• Candidate must successfully complete the following:   NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Check; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and participants while remaining professional at all times 
• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.
• The skills and knowledge required would generally be obtained with previous experience in building cleaning and maintenance work.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions.
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner.
• Ability to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job training.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 15 to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives oral or written orders from the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.
• Performs work according to standard procedure and by center’s operational schedule.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, supply rooms, offices, stairways, windows and cleans outside grounds on an as needed basis.
• Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors.
• Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Makes minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Performs touch up and finish painting.
• Empties wastebaskets.
• Replenishes restroom supplies and cleans restrooms.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways.
• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms.
• Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Reports work accomplished orally or on written work order to PD or AD. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

EOE

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills & experience meet the position you are applying for.   Also provide us with three professional references that we can contact (at least one should be from a former supervisor) with the subject header “Maintenance”. No phone calls please.

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through