TRADES HELPER

CenterLight Health System•New York, NY

1d•$24

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Trades Helper is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of offices, common areas, bathrooms, kitchen area, dining area, and garbage disposal area.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma preferred.
FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm System.
Experience preferred.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment Given the nature of the position, the individual must be able to safely work in areas such as construction zones, machine and boiler rooms, rooms, or closets where access to mechanical, electric, and communication panels are located, water and sewage pumps, elevator access rooms, maintenance and facilities equipment and other items and supplies are stored, HVAC units, any fuel sources, roofs, and ceilings in buildings, etc. In addition, the work environment may be subject to variable work temperatures, environmental elements (ie. snow, rain, sleet, etc.), and other environmental factors unregulated and/or unknown at this time but may be encountered due to the nature of the position. Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to: Standing – Duration of up to 8 hours a day. Sitting/Stationary Positions – Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods. Lifting/Push/Pull – Up to 75 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and other items used in the scope of the job using OSHA guidelines, etc. Bending/Squatting – Must be able to safely bend or squat to perform the essential functions under the scope of the job for extended periods during the workday. Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing – Must be able to safely maneuver and work on stairs, ladders, scaffolds, etc. climb up/down and walk to access work areas. Must be able to climb and crawl into spaces and work areas. The position requires the individual to be able to travel and walk between sites/locations and work areas throughout the day. Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools to complete essential job functions (ie. typing, use of supplies, equipment, tools, switches, dials, etc.) Sight/Visual Requirements – Must be able to visually assess and evaluate the physical environment from floor to ceiling during environmental rounds, read documentation, papers, orders, signs, etc., and type/write documentation, etc. with accuracy. Required to wear eye protection for some tasks. Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (Language) Requirements – Must be able to listen attentively and document information from patients, community members, co-workers, clients, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy. In addition, must be able to speak comfortably and clearly with language and motor skills for customers to understand the individual. In addition, must use audio processing to conduct environmental rounds for alarms, bells, etc. Cognitive Ability – Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

Maintains the Facility Management log book.
Complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections as required by D.O.H and FDNY.
Sweeps, mops, waxes, apply floor finish, buffs and vacuums all floors, moving and replacing the furniture as necessary.
Rearranges room furnishings for programs.
Washes, wet sponges, and dust walls.
Scrubs baseboards, room corners, and other areas as needed.
Empties waste baskets and garbage cans.
Cleans and polishes furniture and metal work.
Oversees kitchen clean-up after meal preparation.
Cleans mirrors and bookcases, doors, and room dividers.
Cleans and replaces light bulbs, fuses, and light fixtures.
Replaces toilet paper, towels, and other supplies.
Washes sidewalks and lower portions of the building.
Monitors, accepts, and stores deliveries of food, maintenance, and other supplies.
Clears snow/ice from walkways and parking areas as necessary.
Polishes toilets and seats in patient and employee bathrooms.
Replenishes supplies.
Cleans windows and sills.
Keeps utility and storage room in good order.
Other duties as assigned.