Maintenance Worker (12Noon-8pm, Sun, Tues-Thurs.) in Rosedale, New York at Mercy Home for Children Inc.

Mercy Home for Children a nonprofit agency providing comprehensive care to individuals with developmental disabilities, is hiring a Maintenance Worker to work in the residential programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

· Maintain building and grounds in a safe, healthful, workable condition, including sweeping & mopping.

· Regularly inspect facility to determine where repairs, extra cleaning etc. are needed.

· Keep work area and supplies organized, presentable, and secure.

· Repair windows, walls, doors, and locks as needed.

· Replace light fixtures as needed.

· Sweep, wash, vacuum floors daily in kitchen and dining room weekly; stairs, hallways, activity rooms or as needed; Wax floors as needed.

· Empty baskets daily and put out garbage on appropriate days; Maintain garbage pails; Clean up rubbish area as needed; Sweeping and/or shoveling daily, depending upon weather conditions.

· General interior painting.

· Inspect and report on safety and maintenance of agency vehicles.

· Check fire extinguisher/s, emergency lights, and generators regularly.

· Maintain appropriate temperature in building(s).

· Be responsible to handle emergency situations (make require off hours assistance)

· Do emergency snow/ice removal and flood cleanup.

· Assist residents when appropriate in the training of maintenance chores.

· Other tasks, workshops and trainings related to the Agency and maintenance

· Ensure environmental safety for the protection of the residents.

· Other duties as assigned by Residential team.

High School Diploma or a GED, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Valid & Unrestricted N.Y.S. Driver’s License. This position is eligible for 1199 Union benefits after 30 days of employment.