23 - Maintenance Associate

Community Action Organization Of Western New York; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Organization Of Western New York is seeking a Maintenance Associate responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of CAO buildings. The ideal candidate should have janitorial experience and be willing to learn handyman skills.

The position requires a team player with a New York State driver's license. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary conditions, performing repairs, and cooperating with staff. Located in Buffalo, NY, this non-exempt role offers an hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Ability to solve problems and follow directions.
• Experience in janitorial work and willingness to learn handyman skills.
• New York State driver's license required.
• WNY resident preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary conditions in and around the facility.
• Monitor and clean up debris outside of the building.
• Maintain the heating system at the center.
• Perform repairs and maintenance requiring handyman abilities.
• Keep housekeeping inventory and cooperate with staff.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Team player

Flexibility

Dependability

Good physical condition

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Maintenance Associate
Department: CAO Facilities
Location: Administrative Office
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
OSHA Class: 1
WSP Grade: 2

Job Location: Buffalo, NY
Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Prepared By: HR
Prepared Date: April, 2006/Updated 8/2025
Approved Date: May, 2006

Summary

Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of CAO building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary conditions in and around the facility(s)
• Monitor and clean up debris outside of building as needed
• Maintain the heating system at the center
• Makes repairs and maintenance work requiring handyman abilities including painting, simple carpentry and plumbing
• Keeps housekeeping inventory
• Cooperates with staff on all housekeeping details
• Reports any serious maintenance and repair needs to supervisor
• Model positive work ethic for staff

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WNY resident preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to solve problems; ability to be flexible; ability to carry out oral and written directions; dependability and good physical condition.
• Ability to be a team player.

Training and Experience

• Experience in janitorial work; ability to learn handyman skills that would involve carpentry and plumbing.
• New York State driver's license is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application Requirements

Completion of the CAO of WNY, Inc., application form.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Action Organization of WNY, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.