Driver/ Maintenance, Kings Inn

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer?h

Paid time off (vacation, personal, and

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA in New York City seeks a Driver/Maintenance worker for CAMBA’s Kings Inn Family Shelter in Queens. The role covers vehicle inspections, basic maintenance, safety compliance, and assisting clients to appointments, while maintaining confidentiality and following all policies.

Responsibilities include handling cleaning tasks, reporting issues, and supporting residents and staff in a respectful, safe environment. Full-time position with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education and technical expertise to comprehend work orders and complete maintenance tasks.
• Ability to document accomplished tasks clearly and timely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and ensure confidentiality.
• Identify and document maintenance issues on work orders.
• Complete daily pre-trip vehicle inspections before first trip of the day.
• Assist passengers needing help entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Transport trash, recyclables and waste to disposal areas as needed.
• May perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• May escort clients to appointments.

Skills

Valid NY Driver's License

Bi-lingual preferred

Job description

Who We Are

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

PROGRAM(S)

CAMBA’s The Kings Inn Family Shelter is funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services and offers families a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. It provides comprehensive case management services to 100 families who are in a transitional residence program for homeless families. The two story facility has rooms of various sizes, common areas and provides on-site security and social services.

Position: Driver/ Maintenance

Reports To: Asst. Program Manager

Location: Queens, NY 11369

What Does the Driver/ Maintenance Do:

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Identify and document all maintenance issues on work order form.
• Immediately report maintenance equipment issues (i.e., inoperable, missing, etc.)
• Comply with all maintenance regulatory requirements at all times.
• Utilize appropriate safety standards (i.e., wear safety goggles, masks, appropriate attire) and display safety signs when performing tasks.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, window blinds, and draperies.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, shower fixtures, including walls, floors, curtains, stalls, and mirrors.
• Replace light bulbs, light fixtures, light covers, electrical outlet covers and ballasts as needed.
• Dust and/or wipe furniture, equipment, and ceiling fans.
• Separate and transport trash, recyclables and waste to disposal area and consolidate for pickup.
• Respond to and prepare for inclement weather (i.e., prepare sandbags, tie down loose outdoor items, remove snow and/or ice from the sidewalks, driveways and stairs, etc.).
• Clean storm drains and gutters to ensure proper drainage.
• Polish metalwork, including lighting fixtures.
• Replenish bathroom supplies including toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap.
• Wash walls, ceiling, woodwork, windows, sills and door panels, heating and cooling vents and air conditioner filters.
• Plaster and paint interiors of buildings.
• Replace door handles or locks as needed.
• Remove graffiti from interior and exterior surfaces.
• Replace cracked or missing floor tiles, wall tiles and ceiling tiles as necessary.
• Perform daily pre-trip vehicle inspection prior to first trip of the day.
• Immediately report vehicle and/or equipment that are inoperable, missing or improperly utilized.
• Complete vehicle travel log for all trips.
• Assist passengers needing assistance in order to enter and/or exit vehicle.
• Keep vehicle clean and/or free of litter at all times.
• May make minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• May escort clients to appointments.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Sufficient education and technical expertise to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have Valid New York State Driver’s License and excellent driving history.
• Must complete NYS Approved Defensive Driving Classes every 3 years.
• Must take Refresher Computerized Defensive Driver class
• Must remain insurable based on CAMBA’s point system throughout the duration of employment.
• If required to drive 15 passenger van, must score at least 80% on computerized 15 passenger van improvement test every year.
• If required to drive 15 passenger van, must pass an observed Van Road Test
• Acknowledge review of CAMBA’s Transportation Policy
• May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.
• May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Must sign NYC DOH/MH attestation stating that candidate has not been the subject of a founded child abuse report.

Compensation

$19.63 hourly

Status

Full-time

Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.