Porter - 4943

BronxWorks•New York, NY

About The Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. Our family shelters are safe, welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support, life-enhancing services, and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together, we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.

Requirements

Ability to climb and stand on a 15-foot ladder.
Ability to lift, pull, push and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, crouch or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather.
‘TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment’ for Shelters and Homeless outreach

Responsibilities

Assistthetechnician and superintendent in any repair, as necessary.
Provide light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches,outlets,and circuits.
Maintain familiarity with all building systems including location and turning onand off multiple systems.
Perform facility painting aswarranted.
Performgroundwork;including trash removal from thefacility.
Ensure quality standards by following procedures, includingwork assessment,preparation,andclean up.
Demonstrateabilityto follow OSHAsafety guidelines, includinguseofappropriate PPEand chemicals.
Maintain required inventory on each floor, including gloves, bags, mops,broomsand PPE
Complete inventory forms for needed items.
Maintain compliance with DOHMH and Osha guidelines for cleanliness throughout the facility.
During unit turnovers, pack, clean, patch/repair, paint andconductfloor care as needed, to ensure units are ready for new clients.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, empty trash, clean windows, etc. regularly and as necessarythroughout the facilityincluding offices, Recreation and Childcare areas.
Clean all bathrooms, including singlebathrooms,twice a day.
Clean staff kitchen daily, and refrigerator and stove weekly
Performadditionalduties as assigned bythe manager.
Attendingmonthly staffmeetings.
Participate in skills training, andtrainingrelated to allBronxworksstaff, including mandatedreporter, and Osha standards training.
Collaborate with team members and leadership to restore units foroccupancy.
Collaborate with team members and leadership tofacilitaterepairs andprepare for inspections.