Repair Technician Req #4588
Repair Technician Req #4588
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Job Description
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social wellbeing. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family children and youth support educational services elder care homelessness mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Superintendent in any repair as necessary.
- Provide light electrical repairs on appliances fixtures switches outlets circuits etc.
- Perform light plumbing work at a minimum outside the wall repairs; this includes clearing stoppages replacement of fittings changing of deck mounts and replacement of other fixtures and fixtures parts.
- Replace broken glass tile carpet screens garbage disposals fixtures appliance and locks.
- Assist in groundwork when necessary.
- Assist in porter work which includes: sweeping mopping vacuuming emptying trash and cleaning windows.
- Perform swimming pool maintenance as assigned by supervisor.
- Assist with plumbing issues work on floor and sheetrock issues trace water leaks and check for bedbugs.
- Assist with electrical issues and compactor room cleanup.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
- extra hours and or overtime as needed based on operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent credentials.
- One to two years relevant experience in building repairs including electrical plumbing locksmith and general maintenance.
- Certification in operation of all fire department standards such as Standpipe with City Mains Fire Drill Conductor Maintenance of I side Alarm System and Supervision of Low PSI Oil Burner.
- Proficiency in standards applied by the OSHA and Department of Health for kitchen operation youth programs and congregate social service programs.
- Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
- Ability to pass a physical skills test.
- Valid drivers license preferred.
- Pool operators certificate preferred.
- Strong mechanical skills.
- Strong communication and organization skills and the ability to work with multiple agency personnel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to climb and stand on a 15foot ladder.
- Ability to lift pull push and/or move a minimum of 60 pounds.
- Ability to stand walk crouch or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to climb five flights of stairs.
- Ability to bend and retrieve objects.
- Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather.
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religioncreed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
