Maintenance Worker

SCI Shared Resources•Brooklyn, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall appearance of funeral home locations, building maintenance, and grounds keeping. This includes painting, unclogging drains, initial issue diagnosis for facilities, and performing simple repairs and maintenance tasks.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower.
Ability to use accurately measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.).
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families.
Ability to operate equipment in a safe and careful manner.
Ability to effectively work with others to accomplish tasks.

Nice To Haves

Trade school preferred.
Handyman, painter, plumbing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

General interior and exterior building maintenance including cleaning, carpet cleaning, mopping, unstopping drains, painting, replacing light bulbs and lighting, water leaks, and minor repairs.
Assess issues and perform repairs or recommend outside vendors.
Clean and maintain handyman tools, ladders, extension cords, ensuring equipment is in working order.
Maintain a supply of cleaning products and re-order as needed.
Follow safety protocols to protect self, coworkers, and the public.
Maintain manicured, safe, and debris-free landscaping, grounds, walkways, and drives, including cutting grass, using weed eaters/edgers, leaf blowers, planting seasonal flowers, and laying sod.
Monitor and repair sprinkler systems.
Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.
Wash and clean all funeral home vehicles.
Load and unload caskets.