Temporary Maintenance Worker — Part-Time Barrier Free Living | Freedom House
About The Position
Barrier Free Living (BFL) helps New Yorkers with disabilities live independently in the community through residential and community-based services, including specialized support for domestic violence survivors with disabilities. Freedom House is BFL’s emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors with or without disabilities, serving women, children, and men. Its services include counseling, support groups, safety planning, case management, housing assistance, occupational therapy, financial clinic services, onsite childcare, and advocacy. BFL seeks a Temporary Maintenance Worker to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at Freedom House. This position performs general building maintenance and cleaning throughout the facility and surrounding areas, assists with minor repairs and apartment preparation between resident occupancies, and supports facility operations and staff as needed. The role is temporary and part-time, at an hourly rate of $18.03 for 21 hours per week. The start date is as soon as possible; workdays are to be determined. The posting lists a work schedule of “Full-time 8-4 or 9-5.”
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in general maintenance, minor repairs, and cleaning.
- Ability to perform essential physical duties, including bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work respectfully with diverse populations, including people with disabilities and individuals who are D/deaf or hard of hearing.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a residential or shelter setting.
- Spanish and/or American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Perform general building maintenance and cleaning throughout the facility and surrounding areas, including sweeping, mopping, snow removal, garbage disposal, and cleaning the compactor room.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, replenish supplies, and empty trash.
- Maintain hallways, stairwells, offices, and common areas.
- Perform minor repairs and report maintenance concerns or conditions requiring additional attention to the supervisor.
- Assist with cleaning and preparing apartments between resident occupancies.
- Assist Resident Aides with picking up arriving families at designated locations.
- Assist with loading and unloading the facility van.
- Support staff in conducting fire drills.
- Monitor cleaning and maintenance supplies and notify the supervisor when replenishment is needed.
- Maintain courteous, professional, and respectful interactions with residents, staff, and visitors.
- Participate in required training and meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
