Maintenance Worker

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

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:

• 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.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Maintain Certificate of Fitness for the Boiler from the NYC Fire Department as needed by the facility preferred.

• High school 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

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.
• Wellhub 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.

To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook