Maintenance Worker

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall cleanliness and daytoday maintenance of the Program.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and with input from the Program Director the Maintenance Worker will:

• Perform basic maintenance duties including changing light bulbs ceiling tiles floor tiles repair/replace leaking faucets adjust/install doors fix/replace door handles tile work/flooring sheetrock plastering and painting.

• Arrange furniture as requested.

• Perform cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping floors cleaning restrooms/bathrooms washing walls vacuuming stripping buffing and waxing of floors shampooing rugs cleaning fans and air ducts etc.

• Clean lint from dryer ducts.

• Perform daily water temperature checks.

• Remove all refuse and garbage from the facility daily and more frequently as needed.

• Ensure that garbage is put out for pick up on appointed days.

• Assist in the adequate paper and sanitary supplies are on hand for all designated areas.

• Ensure the safe storing of all chemicals and solvents according to federal regulations.

• Conduct regular inventory of cleaning supplies materials and tools.

• Follow all agency state and federal regulations to maintain program compliance including OSHA regulations

• Assist in other facilities or work as part of a crew when requested.

• Maintain exterior of the facility including light snow/ice removal trash removal playground maintenance as needed light gardening sweeping painting etc.

• Open and close facility as needed.

• Be on call for security and emergencies at the facility as needed.

• Perform monthly comprehensive physical plant inspection of the site and complete checklist to ensure that all problems are addressed in a timely manner.

• Ensure that all incidents including allegations of abuse and neglect are reported immediately upon discovery to Program Management.

• Use positive approaches when handling difficult situations. Be adaptable to changes.

• Participate in inservice trainings as required for professional growth and development.

• Represent HeartShares both within and outside the organization in a manner that promotes HeartShares standards and vales statement in addition to all other agency policies and procedures.

• Travel between schools in Queens and Brooklyn when needed.

• Undertake any additional task and initiatives as assigned by the supervisor or Education Management.

• Maintain Certificate of Fitness for the Boiler from the NYC Fire Department as needed by the facilitypreferred.
• Drivers License Required.
• Competent with Repairs & Maintenance.
• Good organizational skills.
• Selfmotivated.
• Experience in basic maintenance skills (light plumbing painting carpentry etc.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on fulltime/parttime status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health dental vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to

About HeartShare

Who WE ARE:

For over one hundred years HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team now 2100 employees and growing helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives. Tolearn more about HeartShare please visit our website atwww.heartshare.orgor follow us onTwitterLinkedInYouTubeInstagramFacebook