What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker Residential position at Lutheran Social Services of New York?
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NEW YORK
POSITION: Maintenance Worker
REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor/ Program Director
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time/Part Time
EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: 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 RESPONSIBLITIES:
• 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.
• Keeps floors maintained by sweeping and mopping interior spaces, maintaining wood floors, vacuuming carpeted areas, and buffing and waxing tiles.
• 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.
• 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.
• Completes janitorial work, including but not limited to trash removal, cleaning bathrooms/refilling bathroom items, kitchens, hallways, stairwells, offices, and other common areas.
• Assist in preparation for extermination services in the units and throughout the building and grounds.
• 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years in building maintenance or a related field.
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.
DATE REVISED: 3/11/21
Salary : $22