23 - Maintenance Associate
About The Position
The Maintenance Associate is responsible for keeping the facility and grounds well-maintained, safe, and clean. The position involves routine cleaning and upkeep, minor repairs, supply inventory and delivery handling, and identifying facility or safety concerns. The role works cooperatively with staff and supervisors and performs additional tasks related to performance standards and licensing. The position is full-time and located at the Erie County Head Start site in Buffalo, New York, with job locations also listed as Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Lackawanna. The posted pay is $18.00 per hour. Applicants must complete the CAO employment application, NYS SCR Clearance Form with acceptable clearance, Criminal Record Certification, and release for reference checks; fingerprinting is required. Applicants must be free of criminal convictions for crimes against children and pass a physical examination by a CAO physician at no cost to the applicant. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in janitorial work.
- Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain an organized work area.
- Ability to identify problems, analyze situations, and develop solutions.
- Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and procedures.
- Basic computer skills.
- Active listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to tolerate loud to moderate noise.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently; bend, kneel, and reach; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Completion of the CAO employment application, NYS SCR Clearance Form with acceptable clearance, Criminal Record Certification, and release for reference checks.
- Fingerprinting is required.
- Must be free of criminal convictions for crimes against children, misdemeanor or felony.
- Must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician at no cost to the applicant.
Responsibilities
- Maintain sanitary conditions and cleanliness in classrooms, bathrooms, offices, common areas, and other parts of the facility by mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning restrooms.
- Monitor and remove debris outside the facility and on the playground as needed.
- Maintain an inventory of maintenance supplies and submit supply orders in a timely manner.
- Receive and store supply deliveries.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and painting.
- Assess and report facility needs to the supervisor.
- Help ensure facility safety and security by keeping fire exits clear, maintaining emergency and exit sign lighting, and reporting maintenance issues or safety concerns.
- Remove facility garbage daily or more often as needed and place it in the dumpster.
- Work cooperatively with staff, the supervisor, and the operations manager to complete additional assigned tasks related to performance standards and licensing.
- Complete mandatory trainings satisfactorily.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
