Facilities Assistant

nycedc

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 57,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous health insurance

Vacation days

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Job summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation seeks a Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Manager in keeping offices safe, clean, and functional across NYCEDC spaces. Responsibilities include cleaning, equipment upkeep, supply restocking, emergency response, and coordination with building staff to maintain lobbies, conference rooms, and wellness areas.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 3+ years in porter/facilities work, hands-on repair skills, HVAC knowledge, and a

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3+ years of porter or facilities experience.
Ability to perform minor repairs with hand and electric tools.
HVAC knowledge and familiarity with related equipment.
Valid NYS driver's license required.
Able to lift up to 75 lbs and work with a team.
Effective communicator with staff at all levels.
NYC residency within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Clean, sweep and mop all common office areas and facilities.
Maintain wellness rooms, showers, bike room, and workshop areas.
Respond to spills and cleaning emergencies promptly.
Restock pantries, bathrooms, and supply stations.
Prepare conference rooms and center rooms for meetings.
Complete daily maintenance checklists and report issues.
Close work orders and ensure safety signage is in place.
Assist in relocations and minor building improvements.
Provide mailroom coverage and respond to facility emergencies as needed.

Skills

Tools usage

Carpentry

Electrical repairs

Mechanical repairs

HVAC knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Hand and Power Tools

HVAC Equipment

Carpentry Tools

Job description

Our Vision

To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission

Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview

The Facilities Assistant supports the Facilities Manager in ensuring NYCEDC's office facilities are well-maintained, safe, and operational for staff and visitors. This role involves a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of the office space, equipment, and services such as removing debris, maintaining common areas, restocking pantries/bathrooms, and responding to all cleaning emergencies and facilities maintenance equipment issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clean, sweep and mop all common office areas including lobbies, bathrooms, pantries, breakout areas, and conference rooms.
Monitor, clean and service the wellness rooms, showers, bike room, and workshop area.
Respond to any major spills and clean accordingly.
Remove litter and rubbish from main communal areas.
Prepare conference rooms for use, ensuring they are cleaned, seating is realigned, waste is removed, and whiteboards are cleaned.
Prepare conference center rooms before and after meetings.
Refill supply stations with coffee, hand sanitizer, air freshener, etc., particularly for peak use periods.
Complete the daily maintenance checklist and report to the Facilities Manager all facilities issues found.
Respond, comment, and close work order tickets in a timely manner.
Ensure applicable safety hazard signs are placed appropriately as required e.g., wet paint, out of service, and wet floor warning signs.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct regular safety checks, and assist in emergency evacuation procedures and drills.
Assist in workstation relocations, move files and furniture as needed.
Help order supplies required for facility maintenance and report supply levels in a timely manner for reordering.
Monitor the facilities and equipment to ensure a well-maintained working environment and report as required.
Complete minor repairs and building improvements.
Work with the building staff regarding upkeep of the NYCEDC offices and floors.
On-call, respond to facility emergencies on nights or weekends if needed. Respond to emergencies such as server room and IDF closet HVAC equipment failures, pipe leaks, floods, building emergencies, and equipment maintenance inspections.
Provide mailroom coverage as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 3 years of porter or hospitality facilities experience
Demonstrated experience using hand and electric tools; ability to perform minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs
Work ing knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment
Proficient in M icrosoft Office Suite
Valid NYS driver's license required
Ability to lift up to 75lbs
Effective communicator with the ability to work with sta ff at all levels, building person nel, and external partners
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collabo ratively with minimal supervision
Dependab le, professional, and customer centric or iented
Availability for occasio nal overtime with advance notice
NYC residency within 180 days of employment.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $57,000 USD

About Us

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.

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