Maintenance Worker, Howard Cornerstone in Brooklyn, New York at CAMBA

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA administers services at the Albany Community Center, Boulevard Community Center, Brevoort Community Center, Cypress Hills Community Center, Howard Community Center, Penn Wortman Community Center, Pink Houses Community Center, Sheepshead Bay Community Center, Stuyvesant Gardens Community Center, and Van Dyke Community Center in Brooklyn. All Cornerstone programs are run in partnership with other community organizations to provide education, recreation, cultural activities, health information and screenings, youth leadership, and social services to the neighborhood’s students, their families, and other residents. Activities and services are available after school, evenings, and
on weekends.

Position: Maintenance Worker

Reports To: Program Director

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212

What Does a Maintenance Worker Do:
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City, and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Identify and report all maintenance issues.
• Always comply with all maintenance regulatory requirements.
• Utilize appropriate safety standards and display safety signs when performing tasks.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, window blinds, and draperies.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, shower fixtures, including walls, floors, curtains, stalls, and mirrors.
• Replace light bulbs, light fixtures, light covers, electrical outlet covers, and ballasts as needed.
• Dust and/or wipe furniture, equipment, and ceiling fans.
• Separate and transport trash, recyclables, and waste to the disposal area and consolidate for pickup.
• Remove snow and/or ice from the sidewalks, driveways, and stairs.
• Polish metalwork, including lighting fixtures.
• Replenish bathroom supplies, including toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap.
• Wash walls, ceiling, woodwork, windows, sills, door panels, heating and cooling vents, and air conditioner filters.
• Plaster and paint interiors of buildings.
• Replace door handles or locks as needed.
• As needed remove graffiti from interior and exterior surfaces.
• Replace cracked or missing floor tiles, wall tiles, and ceiling tiles as necessary.
• Cut and trim grass.
• Make minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• As needed escort clients to appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
• Sufficient education and technical expertise: to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks.

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:
• Demonstrated skills and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bilingual in English and any other language preferred

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:
• Dept. of Health, Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance, and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance.
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of
employment.

Compensation: $18.04 hourly

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.