Maintenance Worker Residential

Lutheran Social Services of New York•New York, NY
•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker maintains and repairs the facility and keeps it clean and orderly. The role is classified as essential, and the worker is responsible for completing duties during emergencies, including weather-related emergencies, pandemics, civil unrest, and domestic threats. The position is based at Muhlenberg Residence in Brooklyn, New York, and is listed as full-time.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in building maintenance or a related field.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Basic knowledge of plaster, sheet rock, painting, plumbing, window balances and window repairs, locksmith work, tile work, electrical work, and general physical health, cleanliness, security, and safety issues related to building maintenance.
  • Time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments at once.
  • Flexibility, including willingness to work some holidays and weekends.
  • Proficient knowledge of internet navigation, email, and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Lutheran Social Services of New York’s mission, values, and ethics, and uphold the agency Code of Conduct.
  • Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of the building structure.
  • Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, tile work, locksmith, and electrical services.
  • Maintain floors by sweeping and mopping, maintaining wood floors, vacuuming carpeted areas, and buffing and waxing tile.
  • Keep the building’s outside areas clear and free of debris.
  • Order, pick up, and maintain parts, supplies, and equipment, and keep related inventory current.
  • Record maintenance and repair work performed.
  • Escort vendors working on the grounds and stay abreast of their work.
  • Use common hand tools, power tools, and some precise instruments.
  • Perform janitorial work, including trash removal and cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, stairwells, offices, and other common areas, including refilling bathroom items.
  • Assist with preparing units, the building, and grounds for extermination services.
  • Wear provided appropriate PPE to prevent injury and contact with hazardous materials or environments, including rodent activity, insect infestation, and miscellaneous refuse.
  • Complete assigned duties during emergencies, including weather-related emergencies, pandemics, civil unrest, and domestic threats.
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