23 - Maintenance Associate in Buffalo, New York at The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the assigned organization’s facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains sanitary conditions in and around the facility(s)
• Monitor and clean up debris outside of building
• Maintain the heating system at the facility.
• Make repairs and perform general maintenance duties such as painting, simple carpentry work, and plumbing.
• Maintain housekeeping inventory at the facility.
• Reports any serious maintenance and repair needs to supervisor.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and tenants.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
• Follow all safety protocol and procedures.
• Track service requests

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Must present a professional image in conduct, attitude, and attire.
• Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical repairs.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment.
• Basic arithmetic skills to take measurements and calculate material requirements for projects
• Organizational skills to maintain neat and clean maintenance and storage areas.
• Observation skills to conduct routine inspections and diagnose maintenance issues
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Time Management skills to complete all assigned service requests and additional tasks during shift.
• Strong commitment in maintaining confidentiality.
• Adhere to safety practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates good judgment and dependability.
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to climb, (including ladders) stoop, crawl, twist, and squat on a constant basis.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Required to work outside in hot, humid, or cold environments.

Application Requirements:

• Physical examination record or pass physical examination by a CAO physician
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and proof of motor vehicle insurance coverage
• Completion of the following documents:
o CAO Employment application
o NYS SCR Clearance Form with acceptable clearance
o Criminal Record Certification and free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor or felony)
o Fingerprinting required.
o Release for Reference Checks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.