[Immediate Hire] Facilities Porter

East Harlem, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Originallyfounded in 1991as Harlem RBI DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12 extended-day extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitmentto rigorous academics social-emotional learning deep family and community engagement and health and wellness we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big as well with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3500 students across seven schoolsgrowing our organizations impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more visit .

The Facilities Porter is a dynamic individual who can serve as a reliable team player and is willing to learn. The Facilities Porter ensures the ongoing functionality and aesthetic of DREAM facilities by supporting the maintenance of all DREAM campuses. Like all DREAM employees the Facilities Porter should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility. The Facilities Porter report to the Senior Facilities Manager

Responsibilities

Ensure the school park program spaces and office areas are kept clean and well maintained at all times;
Perform outdoor maintenance such as snow removal salting and park maintenance;
Responsible for room and event set up as determined by staff needs and preferences;
Utilize and maintain cleaning equipment such as buffing machines and floor scrubbers;
Assist with daily inspections of school building park offices and program spaces checking for potential disruptions to daily operations and addressing or reporting them accordingly;
Assist with at-need maintenance and cleaning at multiple DREAM locations and be familiar with maintenance schedules at all facilities;
Receive and respond to facilities maintenance tickets;
Assist with minor repairs i.e. painting and patching plumbing and carpentry repairs if needed;
Respond to building staff requests regarding building operations; prioritize schedules; and assign plan and monitor the work through online ticketing system;
Help to maintain all required administrative records including but not limited to log books work records maintenance records contractor visits keys issued etc;
Assist in the regular inspection of all areas of the building and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvement;
Provide excellent customer service to Harlem RBI and DREAM staff;
Cultivate a learning and youth focused environment by responding quickly and efficiently to school and program related issues;
Attend necessary school meetings to support maintenance management activities as they relate to the schools schedule;
Assist in the execution of a facilities management and preventive maintenance plans;
Foster an atmosphere of teamwork among building staff school staff and contractors;
Responds to requests in a courteous timely and highly effective manner;
Supports with repairs maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety Mechanical (HVAC plumbing) Electrical (lighting control equipment bulb replacement UPS light construction (painting doors locks) digital systems (fire alarm card access CCTV security access systems) elevator control Building Maintenance System (BMS)(DDC) and audio-visual systems etc.

Qualifications

High School diploma required or its equivalent;
A minimum of four years of experience in facilities construction or maintenance;
Demonstrate a general knowledge experience and proficiency in several areas of maintenance (e.g. plumbing painting carpentry masonry/concrete/tile window glazing electrical mechanical HVAC and boiler systems roof repair plastering/spackling field/playground maintenance and furniture repair);
Extreme flexibility with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high level of responsibility and multiple priorities;
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students staff administration parents and the community;
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively;
Ability to commute between school sites;
Create high accountability for ones self as well as building staff and vendors;
Any current FDNY certificates of fitness HVAC or plumbing certifications a plus;
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail;
Commitment to the mission and goals of DREAM Charter School;
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and have no difficulty bending standing climbing or walking for short or long periods of time.

Physical Demands of Position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made while performing this job the staff member shall:
Stand walk bend reach overhead lift heavy objects climb ladders work at heights and in tight spaces
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools computers and/or controls
Use close vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision

Working Expectations

Hours are generally in 8 hour shifts between 7am - 4pm with once-monthly Saturdays (8am-2pm) and occasional after hours or other weekend work.
Work primarily completed at 1991 2nd East Harlem
Start Date: Immediate

Benefits and Paid Time Off

We offer comprehensive benefits including:
Flexible Medical Health Plans subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee their spouse/domestic partner and children;
The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employees needs;
Dental and vision plans;
Disability benefits;
Life insurance;
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
Flexible spending account options;
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
Fitness and entertainment discounts;
A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
Referral performance and tenure milestone bonuses;
Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
Tuition reimbursement support;
Access to a professional development fund;
Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation

DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming annual salary range for this position is 40000 to 50000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role our salary ranges are not capped.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At DREAM diversity equity and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation mattersit enriches our team culture enhances our ability to innovate and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body while working to ensure that our practices are equitable welcoming and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth especially youth of color have permission to dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM Maxims

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting addition studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact your recruiter.

If you are a current DREAM employee please click here to review our Internal Selection Process before applying.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.