Maintenance Worker- Level 1

Argus Community Inc•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment to our clients and staff. This role involves performing tasks such as custodial care, grounds keeping, room setups, fire and safety programs, building repairs, and equipment and inventory control.

Requirements

General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and efficiently.
Ability to understand oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
Ability to read and write work orders.
Physical ability to perform heavy manual work.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to work independently.
Regularly required to talk and hear.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb all day.
Must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to adhere to a flexible work schedule.
Must carry company cellphone at all times when on call.
Must answer all calls in a timely and efficient manner when on call.
Must always present themselves in a kind, professional way to residents, vendors, contractors, and co-workers.
Must obtain a Boiler, Sprinkler, Fire conductor, and Driver's license within six months of hire.
Employees are expected to look presentable, have proper hygiene, and meet grooming standards.
Hair must be neat, clean, and combed, and not interfere with work assignments or create a hazard.
Dangling earrings are not permitted during work hours.
Construction boots/work boots must be worn during work hours.
Uniforms must comply with safety standards and not be loose fitting or ragged.
Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times and belts worn if deemed necessary.
Uniforms cannot be altered in appearance from standard issue, except for proper fit.
Lost/missing uniforms must be reported to the Supervisor.
Uniforms must be clean and in good repair at the start of the work shift.
Personal jackets, coats, or hoodies are not allowed to be worn within the building.
Other wearing apparel such as thermo wear garments and T-shirts when worn must be charcoal gray, navy blue, black, or white in color and worn under the uniform.
T-shirts must not be bright colors which show through the uniform.
If a long sleeve undergarment is worn, then a long sleeve shirt must be worn to cover the undergarment.
No more than the first two top buttons on the work shirts may be unbuttoned during daily work schedules.
No hats/headgear, with the exception of religious garb, is to be worn in the facility at any time.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and/or fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Assist Housekeeping staff with cleaning as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform complete floor maintenance duties including vacuuming, shampooing carpets, spot cleaning, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and polishing floors.
Perform buffing, waxing, scrubbing floors, pulling trash, and cleaning windows.
Sweep, mop, and dust meeting rooms, conference rooms, auditoriums, lunch rooms, gyms, and kitchens after each use.
Repair doors, door locks, windows, and install window blinds.
Test and inspect building equipment monthly, including fire extinguishers, emergency lights, exit lights, and fire alarm boxes, and maintain records of all inspections.
Conduct fire drills twice a month and maintain an updated logbook.
Maintain records and reports for boiler operations, oil usage, and orders.
Maintain and update inventory reports of building maintenance and custodial supplies.
Wash walls, woodwork, fixtures, doors, handrails, and windows.
Gather and dispose of debris, litter, and trash.
Set up rooms for activities and meetings, and move furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Replace fluorescent bulbs, light bulbs, exit lights, and emergency lights.
Replace light fixtures, light ballasts, electrical outlets, and light switches.
Spackle and paint offices, classrooms, doors, and windows.
Assemble new office furniture and equipment.
Perform minor plumbing, electrical, and construction repairs.
Assist with major repairs and renovations.
Service and maintain building equipment.
Remove snow from parking lots and sidewalks.
Accept all deliveries and deliver them to their proper department.
Open and close the building and ensure its security after working hours.
Respond to emergency maintenance needs such as floods, snow removal, leaks, power outages, and heating problems.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Complete work in a timely fashion and inform supervisor upon completion of assignments.