Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

The Maintenance Worker supports the safe, clean, and functional operation of the Jewish Alliance’s facilities. This role combines hands-on general maintenance with event and housekeeping support, serving a busy community campus. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience in light carpentry, plumbing, and general property maintenance, and takes pride in creating a welcoming environment for staff, members, and guests. The successful candidate is a collaborative team player who communicates respectfully and responds with flexibility to the evolving needs of a mission-driven organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

Complete work orders as assigned by the Facility manager.

Perform light carpentry repairs and projects, including door hardware, trim, shelving, minor framing, and furniture assembly or repair.

Perform routine plumbing maintenance and repairs, including unclogging drains, replacing fixtures, repairing leaks, and coordinating with licensed contractors when required.

Set up and break down furniture, tables, and chairs for meetings, programs, and community events; assist with room resets in a timely and organized manner.

Perform trash removal and recycling throughout the facility and exterior grounds; ensure dumpster areas are maintained and collection schedules are followed.

Assist housekeeping staff as needed, including sweeping, mopping, restroom restocking, and responding to cleaning-related needs between housekeeping shifts.

Perform additional general property maintenance duties including painting, interior/exterior upkeep, snow removal, minor electrical work, HVAC system monitoring, and appliance evaluation.

Maintain accurate and detailed records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests, work-in-progress, etc.

Enter and complete work orders by logging actions and findings in an accurate and timely fashion in our Building Engines Work Order Portal.

Safely use a wide variety of power and hand tools.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area, returning tools, equipment and supplies to the appropriate storage areas after each assignment.

Available to work weekends and nights, on call for emergencies after hours on a rotation basis with facilities manager.

When required, be available to respond to weather and environmental related emergencies, such as snowstorms, hurricanes, tornados, floods, and fires.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods throughout the workday.

Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including exposure to temperature extremes, dust, noise, and cleaning chemicals.

Must be able to use both hands for repetitive tasks involving grasping, gripping, and fine motor operations with tools and equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with applicable law.

Minimum 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance, construction, or a related trade field.

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Criminal background and DCYF check required.

GED or High school diploma
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