Maintenance in Brooklyn, New York at Grand St Settlement Inc.
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Job Description
POSITION: Maintenance
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services
LOCATION: Unity Plaza Community Center, 576 Blake Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207
REPORTS TO: Program Director & Assistant Program Director
SALARY: $20.00/hr
DATES: July 2026-June 2027
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 5 pm-10 pm. This position is performance-based, and it is also contingent on funding availability.
JOB SUMMARY: Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures in the community center, including mechanical equipment and utility systems.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Candidate must be very responsible & organized & demonstrate positive communication skills.
- The ideal candidate is personable, energetic & enthusiastic.
- Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Check; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
- If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and participants while remaining professional at all times
- Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.
- The skills and knowledge required would generally be obtained with previous experience in building cleaning and maintenance work.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions.
- Ability to relate to officials, staff, and the public in a courteous manner.
- Ability to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job training.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 15 to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives oral or written orders from the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.
- Performs work according to standard procedure and the center’s operational schedule.
- Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, supply rooms, offices, stairways, and windows and cleans outside grounds on an as-needed basis.
- Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors.
- Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
- Dusts furniture and equipment.
- Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
- Makes minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs.
- Performs touch-up and finish painting.
- Empties wastebaskets.
- Replenishes restroom supplies and cleans restrooms.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Sets up and tears down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and function rooms.
- Clears snow from entrances and walkways.
- Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms.
- Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
- Reports work accomplished orally or on a written work order to PD or AD.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar, and apply online through our career center.
No phone calls, please!
Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!
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