Job Description

About Us:

Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality after-school programs for youth in Brooklyn. Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the Department of Health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Maintenance Personnel reports directly to the Cornerstone Program Director and will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of the Cornerstone center.

Work Hours and Shifts- 25 Hours

Kingsborough Community Center

129 Kingsborough 1st Walk Brooklyn, New York 11233

11:00 AM- 1:00 PM

and

Glenwood Community Center

5816 Farragut Road Brooklyn, New York 11234

6:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Pay Rate: $25.00 Per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives verbal or written repair and maintenance requests from the Program Director or Assistant Program Director and responds in a timely manner.
• Performs work according to standard procedure and by the center's operational schedule.
• Clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, supply rooms, offices, stairways, windows and outside grounds as needed.
• 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.
• Minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Performs touch up and finishes painting.
• Empties wastebaskets.
• Replenishes restroom supplies and cleans restrooms.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up/Break down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms.
• Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Reports work accomplished orally or in written work order to PD or AD.
• Maintains supply inventory list and communications with PD or AD with items that need to be replenished.
• Maintains an organized closet and storage workspaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral or written instructions.
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner.
• Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Candidates must be very responsible, organized & demonstrate positive communication skills.
• The ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and participants while always remaining professional.

Flatbush Development Corporation, Inc, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.