Maintenance (DV)

African American Planning Commission; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403(B) retirement plan

Student debt forgiveness

Job summary

The African American Planning Commission is seeking a maintenance worker responsible for keeping facilities clean and healthy for clients and staff. You will perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to support safe, orderly operations.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will repair minor building issues, sweep and mop floors, handle deliveries, remove trash, and report safety concerns to supervision. Base salary is $37,856 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain building facilities and equipment.
• Sweep and clean public and office areas.
• Assist in unloading and storage of deliveries.
• Remove garbage from interior canisters for street collection.
• Clean and wax floors.
• Report safety incidents to supervisors.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

The position is responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy environment for clients and staff by performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Nature and Scope

Maintenance workers hold a position that is not generally associated with social services. It is therefore particularly important that the incumbent understands that they are part of an interdisciplinary team and share as a goal the provision to homeless families of safe and secure shelter and also services necessary to facilitate successful relocation to permanent housing. Maintenance staff are expected to interact with clients in a supportive and positive way, maintaining as high a standard of professionalism as any other staff.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain physical plant and equipment, including minor repairs outside and inside the building, re-supplying lavatories and routine maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Sweep and clean public and office areas.
• Assist in the unloading and storage of deliveries.
• Remove garbage from inside canisters for street pick-up.
• Clean and wax floors.
• Observe residential areas and report to supervisory staff any incidents, situations or conditions which may affect the safety and security of clients or staff or the orderly operation of the facility.
• Communicate effectively with other staff within an interdisciplinary context to contribute to the achievement of facility goals and objectives.
• Communicate with maintenance, housekeeping and other staff to facilitate vacancy control.
• Participate in training and staff development activities to acquire and maintain both interpersonal and operational skills necessary for successful job performance.
• Any other job-related duties.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $37,856.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental and Vision.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days).
• Life Insurance.
• Long Term Disability.
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B).
• College student debt forgiveness tax free on Federal