Security/Maintenance Worker

Union Settlement Association•East Harlem, NY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security/Maintenance Worker is responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of Union Settlement employees, visitors, and participants at the Jefferson Older Adult Center. The role patrols the building, responds to safety and security threats, maintains a visible security presence, monitors and controls access, and helps visitors with information and customer service. When a Maintenance Worker is absent from the building, the role may also perform custodial tasks, including cleaning and sanitizing the center. The position is full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and pays $17.00 to $18.53 per hour. It reports to the Center Director of Jefferson Older Adult Center and has no direct reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
S-95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems license; candidates without the license may be considered but must obtain it within four months of their start date.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communication and patience when interacting with clients.
Dedicated work ethic and willingness to serve the aging population.
Innovative and patient professional dedicated to serving aging populations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability; this is a plus but not required.
Knowledge of the East Harlem community.

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome visitors and clients, creating a positive first impression.
Provide visitors with information about programs and services.
Patrol the center and secure premises and personnel, including monitoring surveillance equipment and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
Permit entry and monitor and authorize visitors entering the senior center; remove trespassers from the area.
Secure exits, doors, and windows after operations end.
Assist people in need, including setting up for evening activities.
Record observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interview witnesses and obtain signatures.
During evening hours, perform routine custodial duties to maintain clean and sanitary facilities.
Collect and bag garbage from the center and place tied bags in a closed dumpster.
Disinfect and clean garbage containers and trash cans, and change their bags.
Wash and disinfect bathroom fixtures daily using germicidal solution.
Wet mop washable floors daily using germicidal solution, including kitchen, bathroom, office, and activity-room floors.
Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, and buff floors as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor, Deputy Director of Aging, Health and Wellness Services, or Executive Director of Aging, Health and Wellness.