Maintenance Worker - New York, United States - Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty

Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

FLSA:
Non-Exempt/Overtime Eligible

Benefits:
Eligible

Hours Per Week:40/Full-time

Met Council is America's largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence program, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City._

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for ensuring that all areas of a 14-unit and a 19-unit building are cleaned according to the provided schedule.

The Maintenance Worker will also perform preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.

Principal Responsibilities:

General cleaning of common areas and perimeter of the building.
Removal of garbage and recyclables in compliance with DSNY rules and regulations.
Cleaning of compactor and garbage chute rooms.
Coordinating and monitoring access for outside contractors and vendors as assigned.
Responding to daily requests for repairs.
Performing preventative maintenance on mechanical systems.
Maintaining the common area lighting, emergency exit doors and lights, laundry facilities.
Maintaining outdoor groundslandscaping, snow removal, storm maintenance and paint touch ups.
Maintaining stock inventory and utilization of maintenance materials and supplies.
Conducting annual apartment inspection and daily interior and exterior inspections.
Preparing vacant units for occupancy.
Reporting directly to the Residence Director daily.

Competencies:

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Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
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Knowledge of the Following: Basic carpentry, plumbing, building structures, boilers and equipment.
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Communicate Effectively:Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
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Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
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Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
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Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.

Skill and Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
1+ years of maintenance experience (required)
Ability to read and follow instructions

Physical Demands:

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Required Constantly: Walking, standing, climbing stairs, lifting of materials and tools pounds).
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Required Frequently: Climbing ladders, operating machinery.
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Required Occasionally: Shoveling of snow, reaching above the shoulder, pushing and pulling.

Compensation:
$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.