Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

POSITION: Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

LOCATION: Unity Plaza Community Center, 576 Blake Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207

REPORTS TO: Program Director & Assistant Program Director

SALARY: $20.00/hr

DATES: July 2026 – June 2027

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

Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures in the community center including mechanical equipment and utility systems.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Candidate must be very responsible, organized, and demonstrate positive communication skills.
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Candidate must successfully complete NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening;
  New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks;
  Physical with updated TB Test (Fees may apply).
• Must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review if offered the position.
• Candidates must communicate effectively with all staff and participants while remaining professional at all times.
• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance, and professionalism.
• Skills and knowledge generally obtained with previous experience in building cleaning and maintenance work.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated 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.

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The workplace is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants are eligible for consideration for employment.