POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the upkeep and repairs of all facilities, equipment, and grounds associated with The Hudson Guild.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent. Proven experience as a maintenance worker or similar position, preferably in a high traffic environment. A positive attitude as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, and a general passion for creative problem solving. Ability to relate to participants, staff, and guests in a courteous manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with power tools and high-powered equipment (i.e. floor machine). Experience working in a childcare center. Previous DOE clearance is a plus. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Receives oral or written orders from Maintenance Coordinator, Operations Supervisor and Director of Operations
• Performs work according to standard procedure and by building's operational schedule
• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, gym/locker rooms, offices, stairways, and windows
• 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
• Replaces light bulbs
• Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms
• Prepares rooms for use by participants, staff, Board and outside organizations
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways
• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to Hudson Guild sites and rooms
• Keep supply rooms neat and organized at all times
• Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures
• Opens and closes building according to security procedures
• Reports work accomplished orally or on written work order to supervisor
• Be aware of programmatic targets and goals and work towards these in all activities provided to participants 
• Collect and enter required data in a timely manner
• Engage in professional development and apply learned knowledge towards using evidence-based best practices 
• Engage in data analysis processes conducted by the Evaluation and Quality team to determine strengths and areas for improvement and follow action steps in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process
• Assist in carrying out and participate in Community Building activities to support organizational effectiveness and outreach
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

• Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair work.
• Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks.
• Assist in keeping inventory lists up to date.
• Assist officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.
• Checks buildings at beginning and end of shifts, report any needs, repairs or suspicious activity to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Participates in building coverage by working days, evenings and weekends as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Community Center consisting of offices, classrooms, gymnasium, and theater. Indoor tasks with occasional exposure to chemicals and confined spaces. Outdoor tasks with exposure to heat, cold, and precipitation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to climb ladders, bend, crawl into awkward spaces. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time. 

Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.