Maintenance Tech/ Utility Porter

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY) is a not-for-profit, comprehensive, community-based mental health organization in New York City. We offer a continuum of rehabilitative services to enhance the lives of individuals recovering from mental illness and support their transition to greater independence. TSINY aims to expand its rehabilitative services and become a regional social service provider. Our staff are committed to delivering effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, prioritizing client needs while fostering mutual respect and hope. TSINY is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Utility Porter for Residential and Out-Patient positions in the New York City Area (Queens & Bronx). Travel between locations may be required.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of technical school and more than up to two years of training certification.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Current valid New York State Driver’s License.
Safe driving history.
Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Assist and perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facilities and equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support site goals.
Meet with supervisor weekly to address issues and plan daily schedules and work orders.
Assist with maintaining and keeping facilities clean.
Perform skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service, and repair of mechanical, heating, HVAC, plumbing, and structural systems and related systems.
Check all exit doors for security and proper operation; perform weekly/monthly inspections of Fire Alarm systems, sprinklers, and fire suppression systems.
Perform routine carpentry work using hand/power tools and precision measuring/testing devices to repair or remodel existing structures.
Empty all garbage cans and take garbage to the dumpster.
Clean biohazards according to proper procedures.
Shampoo carpets, scrub VCT, clean and maintain stone and terrazzo floors.
Move furniture to clean covered areas.
High dust walls, ceilings, windows, exhaust fans, and furniture.
Properly clean upholstered fabrics and draperies.
Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Evaluate needs for renovations for apartments being turned over.
Focus on customer needs and satisfaction, project a positive customer service environment, and promote exemplary customer service and high integrity.
Perform basic plumbing work, including repairing existing plumbing and pipelines, replacing washers, installing fixtures (sinks, toilets, water heaters), connecting them to pipes, soldering connections, and opening clogged drains.
Drive staff to job sites when needed.
Check residence boilers, hot water, and heating systems daily/weekly and report deficiencies to the supervisor.
Maintain the highest standards for quality and cleanliness in facilities, public areas, and landscaping.
Keep all equipment properly maintained, clean, and free of marks.
Keep assigned areas maintained according to established policies and procedures.
Comply with OSHA Rules & Regulations.
Perform minor repairs on sinks, showers, toilets, light fixtures, windows, doors, and any aspect of the building physical plant not requiring an outside contractor.
Maintain agency vehicles.
Shovel snow and ensure sidewalks are free of ice.
Report unsafe or hazardous conditions to properties, apartments, corridors, or exits to supervisors.
Perform plastering and painting as needed.
Sign in and out on logbooks.
Maintain a clean and neat uniform at all times.
Read the Employee Manual.
Be able to sit or stand as needed.
May require walking for short periods throughout the day.
Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lift as required to file documents or store materials.
Pass any assigned tests by the head of the Facilities department.
During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with the Disaster Preparedness Plan.
Perform other related duties as required and assume the duties of the site Superintendent in their absence.
On-call responsibilities as needed.