Maintenance Worker, Howard Cornerstone

Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff volunteers clients donors neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development Family Support Job Training & Employment Support Services Health Housing and Legal Services. We reach almost 80000 individuals and families including almost 13000 serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Program Overview

CAMBA administers services at the Boulevard Community Center the Penn-Wortman Community Center and the Brevoort Cornerstone in Brooklyn. All Cornerstone programs are run in partnership with other community organizations to provide education recreation cultural activities health information and screenings youth leadership and social services to the neighborhoods students their families and other residents. Activities and services are available after school evenings and on weekends.

Position: Maintenance Worker

Reports To: Program Director

Location: 90 Watkins Street Brooklyn NY 11212

What The Maintenance Worker Does:

The person filling this position is expected under close supervision to: (1) Clean rooms hallways lobbies lounges rest rooms corridors elevators stairways common areas and other work areas; (2) sweep vacuum scrub mop wax polish and/or buff floors; (3) make repairs paint and perform various tasks to maintain the organizations physical facilities; (4) load unload and carry furniture and supplies up stairs and move furniture and supplies as needed; (5) clean exterior grounds sidewalks and dumpster; (6) fulfill courier/messenger tasks in addition to maintenance tasks; including the following:

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with any and all Federal State City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Identify and report all maintenance issues.
• Comply with all maintenance regulatory requirements at all times.
• Utilize appropriate safety standards and display safety signs when performing tasks.
• Clean rugs carpets upholstered furniture window blinds and draperies.
• Clean and sanitize toilets sinks tubs showers shower fixtures including walls floors curtains stalls and mirrors.
• Replace light bulbs light fixtures light covers electrical outlet covers and ballasts as needed.
• Dust and/or wipe furniture equipment and ceiling fans.
• Separate and transport trash recyclables and waste to disposal area and consolidate for pickup.
• Remove snow and/or ice from the sidewalks driveways and stairs.
• Polish metalwork including lighting fixtures.
• Replenish bathroom supplies including toilet tissue paper towels and hand soap.
• Wash walls ceiling woodwork windows sills and door panels heating and cooling vents and air conditioner filters.
• Plaster and paint interiors of buildings.
• Replace door handles or locks as needed.
• May remove graffiti from interior and exterior surfaces.
• May replace cracked or missing floor tiles wall tiles and ceiling tiles as necessary.
• May cut and trim grass.
• May make minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• May escort clients to appointments.
• Tasks may be modified expanded and/or assigned over time.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Sufficient education and technical expertise: to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks.

Other Requirements:

• Dept. of Health Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance; and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance.
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation: $17 hourly

Status:Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance dental insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer match paid time off (vacation personal and sick time) and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color people with disabilities and lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity gender expression national origin age disability socio-economic status marital or veteran status pregnancy status or sexual orientation.