Maintenance Worker

Project Find•New York, NY

68d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Maintenance, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of the building as well as other designated areas. Project FIND's mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates four supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required and/or 2-4 years prior experience in a maintenance position.
Experience working with tools, including hand and electrical devices.
Experience working with floor machines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
General passion for creative problem-solving.
Tasks could involve moderate to heavy physical labor.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
Work may be conducted either inside or outside according to maintenance request.
Coverage and/or travel from one local site to another is required.
Walking, climbing, standing, sitting, and lifting are required.
Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings.

Nice To Haves

Preferably with senior population but not required.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and maintaining the building, including sweeping, mopping floors and stairs, dusting desks, tables, chairs and other furniture.
Stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.
Removing garbage from trash cans and compactor and taking garbage out for pickup based on the sanitation schedule.
Maintaining garbage rooms, trash cans and dumpsters in clean sanitary condition.
Sweeping and cleaning sidewalks and planters, and hosing sidewalks with a pressure washer.
Removing snow and ice, and spreading deicer to prevent slipping during winter.
Cleaning rooms by discarding old furniture, beds, and other debris.
Preparing rooms for painting, and painting rooms and bathrooms.
Assisting in turning over units so they are move-in ready.
Cleaning and polishing floors, and installing new furniture and appliances.
Cleaning of roof and awning.
Cleaning of halls, floors, and stairs.
Dusting hand rails and supports.
Cleaning hall side windows and sills.
Cleaning hall side baseboard and crowns.
Cleaning of walls and ceiling.
Daily cleaning of interior elevator cabs, including floor and the outside doors.
Cleaning of the elevator pit when the elevator has been properly secured by contractor or other authorized personnel.
Cleaning of trash compactor, closets, hoppers, and slop sinks.
Closing of lobby floor, vestibule, and walls.
Dusting and wiping down lobby furniture.
Replacing floor tiles and ceiling panels as needed.
Performing minor repairs such as broken locks, damage to walls, painting/plastering etc.
Emptying of wastepaper baskets, garbage cans and taking garbage out to street level.
Completing regular maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs.
Cleaning mirrors and glass (e.g., front door, bathrooms, bulletin boards, bookcases).
Maintaining cleanliness of storage areas, lobbies, hallways, and bathrooms.