Maintenance Worker

Job Details: Job Location: 1395

• Brooklyn, NY, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $21.63 - $21.63Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Category: Nonprofit
• Social Services, JOB SCOPE: The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the cleanliness and functionality of the facility, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain cleanliness and safety of common and staff-designated areas. Conduct yard and exterior maintenance (snow removal, trash pickup, etc.) Clean and maintain sidewalks and outdoor areas Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors, dust furniture, clean windows, and mirrors, and disinfect surfaces. Put garbage on the sidewalk/curb in accordance with the Department of Sanitation (DOS) or garbage disposal company’s pickup schedule.

Perform minor repairs, such as leaky faucets, replacing light bulbs, or addressing small maintenance issues. Responsible for washing bed linens, towels, and other washable items used in shelter. Ensure that cleaning supplies are stocked and maintain inventory of necessary items. Receive deliveries. Store tools and supplies in designated areas.

Support special projects, event setups at shelter site. Regularly inspect the building to identify potential hazards or areas needing attention. Report building damage and vandalism, unusual circumstances, and unsafe conditions to Director of Operations (DO). Represent Bronx Family Network in the community. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Ability to work in an emotionally taxing field—a positive attitude and sense of humor are essential. Ability and willingness to learn building maintenance and custodial services and safety procedures. Strong verbal communication skills and an inclination to communicate with staff and clients in a consistently professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required. Prior experience in custodial or janitorial or maintenance services is preferred. Excellent verbal communication skills. Strong listening skills. Must be able to follow verbal and written instruction. Reliability, punctuality, and commitment to safety, hospitality, and professionalism.

Availability for some weekend and evening shifts. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This role operates primarily indoors but includes responsibilities for exterior cleaning and seasonal maintenance (i.e., snow removal, trash pickup). Exposure to cleaning chemicals, lifting equipment, and physical exertion are part of daily routine. WORK RELATIONS AND TEAMWORK: Fosters cooperative relationships with other staff and maintains professionalism.

Adheres to cleaning schedules and tasks allocated by supervisor. Works closely with Operations and maintenance departments. Physical Demands: The Americans with Disability Act prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability. To be qualified for this position an individual must meet the following standards and/or be able to perform the essential functions and activities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. While performing the duties of this job, the physical activities for this position involve: Use of PPE and adhere to safety protocols as required. Must be able to use manual and/or powered cleaning tools safely.

Ability to lift, grasp, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, sort, talk, hear, and see, stoop, bend, squat, bend, kneel, grasp, put fingers together firmly and reach above and below shoulder level and lift. Ability to climb stairs while carrying objects up to 25 pounds in weight. Repetitively use hands to operate equipment.

Flex the neck upward and downward; twist the neck and the waist. May be subject to standing for long periods of time. Client Focus: Supports the health and well-being of residents by ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in all areas. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may require of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time. Compliance and Employment Statement: BXFN is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is not a contract and may be modified at the organization’s discretion. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Bronx Family Network does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operations.