Maintenance Worker

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

6d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker provides quality cleanliness oversight for assigned buildings at a scatter-site program in Brooklyn. The role maintains cleanliness and performs minor repairs and building maintenance, cares for the building exterior and grounds, and supports staff with events and facility needs. The worker assists with apartment turnovers after move-outs, including preparing apartments for new families through plastering, sanding, painting, and transporting residents and property to another apartment or unit. The position also assists the Superintendent with building maintenance and may handle supply ordering and inventory when the program does not have a superintendent. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work location is in person.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience as a repair person.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with mental illness in a residential or scatter-site program.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in assigned facility areas, including floor care, bathroom cleaning, trash and recycling, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways.
Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance in assigned areas.
Remove exterior snow and ice and maintain grounds, including sidewalks and landscaping.
Set up chairs and tables for special events and ensure the area is clean and safe.
Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery in good working condition.
When the program does not have a superintendent, order cleaning and paper supplies, lightbulbs, garbage bags, and other supplies, and maintain a biweekly inventory.
Assist with moving and storing program supplies, office and dorm furniture, office equipment, consumer belongings, and other items as appropriate.
Comply with S:US employee policies, procedures, protocols, and cooperative compliance policies.
Assist when facility emergencies arise.
Wear the S:US maintenance uniform and keep it clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
Complete other tasks assigned by the Director or Superintendent.
Attend staff meetings, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
Assist with apartment turnovers after move-outs, including plastering, sanding walls, painting, and transporting residents and property to a new apartment or unit.
Assist the Superintendent with building maintenance.