Maintenance Worker

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Maintenance Worker to sustain the Beacon of Hope House and Cooke Residence in New York City. This is a full-time, non-exempt role reporting to the Program Manager and focusing on maintaining the physical environment of Beacon of Hope Programs.

The position involves cleaning, hazard assessment, basic repairs, painting, and coordination with vendors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• 3–5 years of related experience in maintenance/janitorial.
• New York state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior building cleanliness.
• Assess, monitor, and resolve hazards to keep site safe.
• Report building problems to supervisory staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and distribute as needed.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and painting at the site.
• Operate light machinery and equipment to maintain the building.
• Coordinate repair work with vendors as directed.
• Set up, break down and move furniture or equipment.
• Assist with bedbug amelioration and related cleanup.

Skills

Maintenance

Janitorial

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Worker

FLSA-Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Classification: Service Workers

Department: Beacon of Hope House

Office: Cooke Residence

Reporting to: Program Manager

Summary: To maintain the physical environment of Beacon of Hope Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall interior and exterior buildings’ cleanliness
• Maintain the safety of the site by assessing, monitoring, and resolving hazards
• Report all building related problems to supervisory staff
• Responsible for maintaining supplies inventory, and distributing when such indicated
• Perform maintenance, repairs and painting at the site
• Operate light machinery and equipment to maintain the building
• Maintain immediate exterior of facility
• Coordinate repair work with vendors as directed
• Set up, break down and move furniture or equipment
• Responsible for amelioration of bedbugs, including cooperating with exterminator, cleaning out rooms, removing furniture, and other related activities
• Monitor and review work completed by Transitional Employees Program workers
• Assist with tasks related to maintaining the agency vehicles
• Support the maintenance operations at other Beacon of Hope sites, as needed
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by Beacon of Hope leadership

Physical Demands

• Employee walks, sits, stands, bends, subject to lifting over 50 pounds and moves continually during working hours. Employee will be exposed to the use of routine cleaning and other chemicals.
• Ability to travel to and within fieldwork sites and other locations throughout New York City using public transportation, traversing streets, ascending/descending stairs, and exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Traverse neighborhoods that may require a high level of alertness and awareness of surroundings.
• Assess and work in varied environmental conditions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Hours - 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Experience in the maintenance/janitorial field
• NY state Drivers license required
• 3-5 years of related experience

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.