Porter - 5183

Bronxworks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks is hiring a building maintenance worker to join our team in Bronx, NY. The role involves performing repairs, light electrical work, cleaning, and general upkeep across facilities.

Two years of maintenance experience is required, with English proficiency, good communication, and physical ability to perform tasks including climbing ladders and lifting up to 10 pounds. A valid NY driver’s license is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years building maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in English required; second language preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred, with minimal points in last 3 years.
• Strong maintenance skills and ability to pass a physical test.
• Strong communication and organization skills with ability to work with multiple agency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Provide light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
• Perform cleaning tasks: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, trash removal.
• Perform groundwork and support various building operations.
• Set up and breakdown for events as needed.

Skills

Maintenance skills

English proficiency

Communication

Organization

Job description

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Bronx, NY, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 5183

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

BronxWorks Positive Living provides services to improve the well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Illnesses, and Hepatitis C. In addition, the program provides HIV & Hepatitis C rapid testing, health education groups to the community, and linkage to care and referrals for additional services. Our team is dedicated to helping everyone live their best life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Superintendent in any repair, as necessary.
• Provide light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, empty trash, clean windows, etc. regularly and as necessary.
• Perform groundwork.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain floors-Sweeping daily, moping all areas and buffing and waxing all areas of the building.
• Setup/breakdown for small and large events that occur throughout the building.
• Sweep outside area of the building to keep sidewalk clean of garbage and debris.
• Thoroughly clean the kitchen as well as the staff refrigerator.
• Organize and maintain supplies.
• Clean all bathrooms, including single bathrooms twice a day.
• Clean and sanitize tables and chairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two years building maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
• Valid driver’s license from the state in which the bearer resides preferred, with less than three (3) points acquired in the last three years
• Strong maintenance skills.
• Ability to pass a physical test.
• Strong communication and organization skills with the ability to work with multiple agency personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to climb and stand on a 15-foot ladder.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities and other legally protected needs. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] .