Maintenance Worker- Level 1

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Full Time Regular Bronx, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition

Job Title:
Maintenance (Maintenance Worker) Level I

Department:
Maintenance

Reports To:
Department Director / SVP of Facilities

Location:
Varies

Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment to our clients and staff; and perform related work as required such as custodial care, grounds keeping, room setups, fire and safety programs, building repairs, equipment, inventory control etc.

General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; ability to read and write work orders; physical ability to perform heavy manual work; ability to lift a minimum of 50‑lbs and ability to work independently.

• Perform complete floor maintenance duties ‑ Vacuum, Shampoo carpets, spot clean, sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax and polish floors as needed.
• Buffing, waxing, scrubbing floors, pulling trash and cleaning windows.
• Sweep, mop, dust meeting room, conference room, auditorium, lunch room, gym, and kitchen after every use.
• Repair doors, door locks, windows and installs window blinds as needed.
• Test/inspect and complete monthly checklists on building equipment such as, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, exit lights and fire alarm boxes. And keep record of all inspections.
• Conduct fire drills twice a month and keep log book up to date.
• Maintain record and reports to boiler operations, oil usage and orders.
• Maintain and update inventory reports of building maintenance and custodial supplies.
• Wash walls, woodwork, fixtures, doors, hand rails, windows etc.
• Gather and dispose of debris, litter and trash.
• Setup rooms for activities and meetings, move furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Replace light fixtures, light ballast, electrical outlets, and light switches as needed.
• Spackle and paint offices, classrooms, doors and windows as needed.
• Assemble new office furniture and equipment as required.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical and construction repairs as needed.
• Assist the Director of Facilities and or Assistant Director of Maintenance with major repairs and or renovations.
• Service and maintain building equipment.
• Remove snow from parking lot and sidewalks.
• Accept all deliveries and deliver them to their proper department.
• Open and close the building and ensure security of building after working hours.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs as required i.e. floods, snow removal, leaks, power outage, heating problems etc.
• Perform other related duties in the department as assigned by the Director of Facilities and or the Assistant Director if Maintenance.
• All staff members are expected to complete their work in a timely fashion. Anyone who has completed their assignments should inform their supervisor as soon as possible.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Maintenance employees must be able to adhere to a flexible work schedule. Around‑the‑clock service needs to be provided on a regular basis by maintenance personnel for emergencies or problems. An on‑call rotating schedule is posted every week to make…