Driver/ Maintenance, Kings Inn

CAMBA, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA’s Kings Inn Family Shelter seeks a Driver/Maintenance staff member to perform upkeep, operate and maintain transportation services for residents, and ensure safety and cleanliness across the facility. This role emphasizes confidentiality and adherence to protocol while servicing client needs in a busy shelter environment.

The position requires a valid NYS driver's license, defensive driving training, and the ability to follow detailed work orders.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education and technical expertise to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks.
• Must have a 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
• May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.
• May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.
• Must sign NYC DOH/MH attestation stating that candidate has not been the subject of a founded child abuse report.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Valid NYS Driver's License

Defensive Driving

Attention to detail

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 180integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000individuals and families each year at our 100locations, 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

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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Each year, CAMBA reaches over 70,000 individuals and families, including over 11,000 youth. Without your support, we cannot continue to create and deliver our programs.