Job Description

Job Location: Bronx, NY 10474
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $22.66 - $22.66 Hourly

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NEW YORK
POSITION:  Maintenance Worker
REPORTS TO:  Facilities Coordinator
LOCATION: Family Shelter
CLASSIFICATION:  Full Time
EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Hourly

, Non-Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Maintenance Worker understands the importance of a well-cared for facility and works to keep the structure of the establishment in repair and in clean and orderly condition.
Maintenance workers are classified as essential workers, and as such accept responsibility for the completion of their duties during times of emergencies, including large-scale emergency. These include, but are not limited to, weather related emergencies. nationwide pandemics, civil unrest, and domestic threat.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Acts so as to represent Lutheran Social Service of New York’s mission, values, ethics, and upholds agency Code of Conduct at all times.
•    Paints and repairs roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structure.
•    Performs basic plumbing, carpentry, tile work, locksmith, and electrical services.
•    Maintains outside areas of building as clear and free of debris.
•    Orders, picks up, and maintains parts, supplies, and equipment and keeps corresponding inventory up to date.
•    Records maintenance and repair work performed. Reports findings to Facilities Coordinator.
•    Escorts and stays abreast of vendors who are working on the grounds.
•    Uses tools ranging from common hand tools to power tools and some more precise instruments.
•    Assist in preparation for extermination services in the units and throughout the building and grounds.
•    May assist with janitorial work, including but not limited to trash removal, cleaning bathrooms/refilling bathroom items, kitchens, hallways, stairwells, offices, and other common areas.
•    Attend meetings with Facilities Coordinator and/or Shelter Director.
•    On call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
•    Adheres to confidentiality protocols outlined by the agency.
•    Employee is responsible for wearing appropriate PPE which will be provided to prevent injury and avoid contact with hazardous materials/environments including but not limited to rodent activity, insect infestation, and miscellaneous refuse.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
•     High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
EXPERIENCE:
•    Minimum 3 years in building maintenance or a related field.
•    Related to or experience with families, and the homeless population, preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•    Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
•    Must have a basic knowledge of plaster, sheet rock, painting, plumbing, window balances/window repairs, locksmith, tile work, electrical work and general physical health, cleanliness, security, and safety issues as it pertains to building maintenance.
•    Displays Time Management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments at once, and flexibility, including working some holidays and weekends.
•    Exhibits proficient knowledge of Internet Navigation, E-mail, and Microsoft Word.