Facilities Associate I

Title: Facilities Associate Level 2

Department: Administrative Services

Reports to: Operation Manager

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Principal Objective:

Graham Windham is seeking an experienced Facilities Associate Level 2 at our 1946 Webster Avenue Bronx, NY 104. This individual must have a broad knowledge and understanding of facilities including maintenance and energy management.

Properly maintain the facility infrastructure equipment to include, but not limited to, HVAC equipment and associated control systems, domestic hot and cold water distribution systems, normal/emergency power distribution systems and associated equipment, fire/life safety, carpentry, plumbing, painting, wall coverings, flooring, and masonry.

Performs routine and emergency repair and maintenance on structures and equipment in assigned areas. Performs minor repairs from verbal or written requests. Assists other facility personnel as required by workload or emergency situations, including inclement weather conditions. Detects and reports faulty equipment, improper operations, or unusual conditions to proper Supervisor. Assists in maintaining records to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Follows all standards and prescribed safety regulations, including responding to emergency calls.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Possesses competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and grounds maintenance.
2. Working knowledge of basic hand tools and other equipment.
3. Considerable knowledge of OSHA standards and application for working with chemicals.
4. Ability to lift, grasp, and/or carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
5. Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights up to approximately 25 feet.
6. Knowledge of wall finishing, painting, wall covering, plastering, plumbing, and architectural finishes.
7. Maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
8. Report major deficiencies and items which cannot be readily repaired, to the direct Supervisor.
9. Clean designated building areas (which includes but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting vacuuming and wiping down common areas thru-out shift).
10. Responsible for high traffic areas including Main entrance, elevators, stairwells and Lobby areas
11. Responsible for sanitizing and disinfecting of rest rooms, conference rooms and family meeting areas thru out the shift.
12. Responsible for garbage (Including recyclable, ensuring that garbage is placed out on appropriate days)
13. Responsible for the maintenance of the outside of the building areas as needed.

Supportive Functions

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the Supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

1. Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas.
2. Attendance and participation in scheduled meetings. Maintains the confidentiality and security of all data and information relating to the facility. Abides by all relevant facility policies and procedures.
3. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the property’s ongoing energy conservation programs.
4. This position requires training in the following areas: blood-borne pathogens, fire safety, right-to-know, hearing protection, and chemical hygiene.
5. Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Competencies & Character Traits:

1. Humane leader.
2. Committed to anti-racism and changing structurally racist systems.
3. Maintains an uncompromised commitment to integrity.
4. Eager to self-reflect, demonstrate vulnerability and humility, and make improvements.
5. Focuses on possibilities and bringing people together to develop solutions.
6. Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with external and internal constituents.
8. Demonstrated coordination, time management and organizational skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to build a high performing team.
10. Proven record of detail-oriented management skills.
11. Belief in the capacity for human beings to make extraordinary change.
12. Embraces the Graham Pillars of Respect, Grow, Thrive and Lead.

Qualifications:

1. High School Preferred
2. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible Building Maintenance experience, with a preference for experience in the not for-profit, human services sector or government sector,
3. A proven capacity to work inclusively and collaboratively with program, fiscal and administrative leadership, as well as external stakeholders,

Disclaimer:

Job descriptions and specifications are not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal requirements of the position

Salary: $45,000

EOE