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Maintenance Worker

Job Details

Openings in Multiple Boroughs, NY
Full Time
$31,500.00 - $31,500.00 Salary
Various

Scope of Position

The Bridge, an innovative and well respected mental health agency serving adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and co-morbid medical conditions is seeking Maintenance Workers for its' Facilities Department.

 

This position is responsible for janitorial and skilled work, such as but not limited to; maintaining cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the building, performing skilled repairs such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical.
Responsible for preventative maintenance of the various systems within the building and ensuring the various systems within the building (elevators, sprinklers, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, etc.) have been inspected and documented. May be assigned to more than one building, may have to travel between or among buildings and may be rotated to other buildings from time to time. Independent performance of skilled building repairs, including on-call availability to respond to emergencies outside of regular working hours.

 

Essential Position Functions:

  • Daily cleaning of all public areas in building as well as staff offices and staff bathrooms, clean
  • all glass surfaces including storefronts.
  • Daily cleaning of building exterior, including yard, sidewalk, roof, alleyways and driveways,
  • roof drains and clear gutters. Snow removal and sand or salt application.
  • Daily check of all mechanical rooms
  • Daily garbage collection from offices and public areas and set up for put out.
  • Clean ducts, vents, grills, door saddles, door frames, door hardware, elevator tracks and
  • elevator sensor as needed.
  • Pack away deliveries in storage areas and place package slip in designated mailbox.
  • Escort trades contractors throughout building.
  • Evaluate client complaints to determine if skilled labor is needed.
  • Install window shades, plunge toilets, change light bulbs, reset circuit breakers, turn off water
  • valves to plumbing fixtures, lubricate locks, stripping and buffing floors and other
  • miscellaneous duties.
  • Touch-up painting related to preventative maintenance and simple wall rolling.
  • Monthly inspection of fire extinguishers, exit signs, make sure fire doors self-close, verify
  • detex alarms are in working condition, maintain keys to all of the doors in the building.
  • Perform minor landscaping projects, pull weeds, use of small gardening tools (no power
  • tools), trim hedges, clear yard drains from debris, etc.
  • Wash linens and clean client areas if program funders require (this is for all DHS funded programs such as Safe Havens)
  • Spot exterminating.
  • Attending trainings and staff meetings as directed.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned.
  • Cleans vacant apartments and assists with client moves, which includes moving furniture and already packed client items. Apartment Turn Overs – clean, able to asses any minor issue and repair, asses all appliances to determine if they are in good working condition, paint, strip floor, perform carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, asses all windows, etc.
  • Assist moves for The Bridge, which included moving furniture, desks, chairs, etc.
  • Independently paints, perform carpentry work, sheetrock/plasters/patches walls, does electrical work, lock installations and repairs, plumbing, window repairs and other skilled maintenance work.
  • Installs light fixtures, window treatments, floor tiles and carpets, furniture, shelves, drill out door hardware, caulk and grout wall and floor tiles, etc.
  • Maintenance Van – must be kept clean and organized. Must maintain and keep in good working order all company tools. Be mindful of the expiration dates of both inspection sticker and registration and notify supervisor when these dates near.
  • The ability to use power tools and use in a safe manner
  • Any other duties as may be assigned.

 

Education/Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Required to stand, walk, and bend for more than 5 hours daily.
  • Regularly required to lift more than 50 lbs.
  • Regularly required to push more than 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to walk up flights of stairs
  • Must be able to hear, read, and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Valid Driver’s License preferred.
  • Use of a 12’ ladder.
  • Must wear the uniform provided by The Bridge and keep in good and clean condition.
     

The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

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