Maintenance

POSITION: Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

LOCATION: Gowanus Community Center; 420 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

REPORTS TO: Program Director and/or Assistant Director

SALARY: $20/hour - 15 hours per week

DATES: School year - September 2025 - June 2026

SCHEDULE: Monday - Tuesday 4pm - 7pm / Saturday 3pm - 11pm

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.  
• 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 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 by center’s operational schedule.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, supply rooms, offices, stairways, 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 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 two (2) professional references 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.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

No phone calls, please

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)