Maintenance

POSITION: Maintenance – Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

LOCATION: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

REPORTS TO: Program Director and/or Assistant Director

SALARY: $20/hour @ 35 hours per week

DATES: July 2025-August 2025

SCHEDULE: Must be available between the hours of M-F 3 pm-11 pm; Weekends 3 pm-11 pm. Hours selection based on site need/ discretion of the director. This position is performance-based and is also contingent on funding availability.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures in the community center, including mechanical equipment and utility systems.

Education, Experience, And Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Candidate must be very responsible, organized & demonstrate positive communication skills.
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
• Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Check; Physical w/ updated TB Test ( Fees may apply)
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for the NY State Clearance Review
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and participants while remaining professional at all times
• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.
• The skills and knowledge required would generally be obtained with previous experience in building cleaning and maintenance work.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions.
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner.
• Ability to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job training.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 15 to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives oral or written orders from the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.
• Performs work according to standard procedure and by center’s operational schedule.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, supply rooms, offices, stairways, windows and cleans outside grounds on an as needed basis.
• Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors.
• Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Makes minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Performs touch up and finish painting.
• Empties wastebaskets.
• Replenishes restroom supplies and cleans restrooms.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways.
• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms.
• Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Reports work accomplished orally or on written work order to PD or AD.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

How To Apply

Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills & experience meet the position you are applying for. Also provide us with three professional references that we can contact (at least one should be from a former supervisor) with the subject header “Maintenance” to [email protected]. Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

No phone calls, please!

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

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