Maintenance Assistant

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC • New York, NY

12d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintenance tasks in the building and external property. The Maintenance Assistant will report to the Center Director. At PAL, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too. The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high or vocational school diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of three years professional paid work experience in a building maintenance, electrical work, plumbing, etc
• Demonstrated skills and competency in facility maintenance and repairs, construction, and moderate plumbing and electrical work.
• Ability to assess, troubleshoot and clearly communicate facility related problems.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to speak professionally to staff, members, parents, groups and community residents.
• Familiarity with office protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, confidentiality, staff meetings, visitors, and employee use of supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in property maintenance or trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs in the building and exterior property.
• Present ideas and suggestions for improving the management and maintenance of the property as often as possible. When presenting a problem or offering constructive criticism, also present an alternative solution.
• Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and behavior.
• Ensure that all program areas are safe and clean, and put away related equipment and supplies.
• Be alert to potential facility, equipment and maintenance personnel related problems, and provide verbal or written reports when indicated to the center director or other managerial personnel.
• As assigned by the center director, or when deemed necessary, call/attend meetings with staff or volunteers to assist in the proper collective maintenance of the facility.
• Interact with and maintain a formal relationship with staff and volunteers to keep lines of communication open to enable you to better understand and manage program/property needs.
• Perform other facility maintenance duties as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, program coordinator, and center director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED