Maintenance Worker

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Worker to ensure clean and professional facilities. This entry-level full-time role includes tasks such as routine maintenance, trash collection, and responding to safety issues. Join a mission-driven organization committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Physical wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting and carrying objects.
• Must pass a background check and physical/TB test.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Ensure facilities are cleaned according to standards.
• Respond to emergencies and follow procedures for chemical use.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Safe equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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Harlem Children's Zone provided pay range

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Base pay range

$45,000.00/yr - $45,000.00/yr

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Maintenance Worker to support our Facilities Department.

The Maintenance Worker will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Maintenance Worker will join our Facilities department that maintains a clean and professional work environment within the buildings throughout the agency with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will be able to perform routine maintenance/custodial checks and tasks to ensure that the assigned sites are being cleaned to the standard set by HCZ and other regulatory agencies (Health Department, Board of Ed).

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Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have prior experience
• Must pass a fingerprint background check and Physical/TB test
  
  
  

Who You Are

• Must be able to follow procedures for the safe use of cleaners and equipment, in order to prevent bodily harm and damage to the facility
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require you to lift, push, pull or carry heavy/large objects
  
  
  

What You'll Do

• Gather and empty trash
• Change light bulbs
• Reset breakers
• Activate valve shutoffs
• Emergency response
• Fireguard
• Service cleaning and supply rooms
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
• Vacuum, steam-clean and/or shampoo carpets
• Sweep, mop, strip, seal, finish, and/or polish floors
• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks
• Notify the immediate supervisor of all facility-related items at the assigned site
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas as needed
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings
  
  
  

Schedule

• Work a flexible schedule
  
  
  

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Please take a look at our Full-Time benefits below.

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
  
  

The salary for this position is $45,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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