Driver-Maintenance Worker - Per Diem; 1211-501-H
About The Position
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is hiring a per diem Driver-Maintenance Worker for its Older Adult Centers. The role helps keep the center clean, sanitary, and compliant with health and safety rules and regulations. Duties include cleaning and stocking bathrooms, completing minor repairs such as painting and plumbing, and transporting older adult clients on scheduled routes to destinations including senior centers, supermarkets, shopping malls, and medical appointments. The worker escorts and assists clients between their homes and the vehicle when necessary, uses appropriate passenger safety equipment, maintains vehicle and route records, and operates and maintains a two-way radio in the agency vehicle.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Valid New York State Class D driver's license and submission of an annual driving record printout from the Motor Vehicle Bureau.
- One year of driving experience, with no more than one moving violation in a 24-month period and no convictions for driving while intoxicated.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge of roadways in the area where the program operates.
- Sensitivity and ability to relate to older adults with patience and flexibility.
- Ability to drive for long periods of time.
- Ability to get in and out of a vehicle frequently.
- Ability to assist older clients in and out of agency vehicles.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the center in a clean, sanitary condition and in compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.
- Clean bathrooms daily and restock supplies as needed.
- Perform minor repairs at sites, including painting and plumbing.
- Transport elderly clients on scheduled routes from their homes to destinations such as senior centers, supermarkets, shopping malls, and medical appointments, as assigned by the Manager or other staff.
- Escort and assist elderly and infirm clients between their homes and the vehicle when necessary.
- Ensure passenger safety through the use of seat belts, wheelchair brackets, and other safety devices.
- Maintain daily gasoline and mileage records.
- Pick up and return the vehicle to its parking place daily.
- Maintain program reports, including completing daily route sheets.
- Operate and maintain a two-way radio in the agency vehicle.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
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Education Level
High school or GED
