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

CAO of Erie County

Job Description

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Job Title: Maintenance Associate

Department: CAO Facilities

Location: Administrative Office

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

OSHA Class: 1

Prepared By: HR

Prepared Date: April, 2006/Updated 8/2025

Approved By:

Approved Date: May, 2006

WSP Grade: 2

SUMMARY

Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of CAO building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains sanitary conditions in and around the facility(s)
• Monitor and clean up debris outside of building as needed
• Maintain the heating system at the center
• Makes repairs and maintenance work requiring handyman abilities including painting, simple carpentry and plumbing
• Keeps housekeeping inventory
• Cooperates with staff on all housekeeping details
• Reports any serious maintenance and repair needs to supervisor
• Model positive work ethic for staff

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions WNY resident preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to solve problems; ability to be flexible; ability to carry out oral and written directions; dependability and good physical condition. Ability to be a team player.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in janitorial work; ability to learn handyman skills that would involve carpentry and plumbing. New York State driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Completion of the CAO of WNY, Inc., application form.

Community Action Organization of WNY, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.