Maintenance Worker/Handyperson Job at Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Benefits: Eligible
Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time
Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. Met Council’s ten different departments are staffed by experts who helped over 305,000 clients in 2021 and continuously advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our holistic programs range from 100% affordable housing at 20 locations to our award-winning family violence program to comprehensive Holocaust survivor assistance to senior programming to crisis intervention to the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, 20 affordable housing sites, and 15 JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Worker/Handyperson ensures that all building structures, and surroundings are maintained to provide a safe, secure, and sanitary environment. The Maintenance Worker/Handyperson also ensures compliance with all OSHA and safety laws, rules, and regulations.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Preventive maintenance tasks within the buildings and on the grounds including mopping, waxing floors etc.
- Report to the building superintendent on a daily basis.
- Respond to all daily requests for repairs.
- Perform light plumbing work and other minor repairs such as clearing clogged sinks, changing light bulbs, etc.
- Maintain the common areas, i.e. laundry facilities, etc.
- Maintain outdoor grounds including sweeping, garbage removal, light painting, snow removal, and storm maintenance.
- Other responsibilities as required.
Competencies:
- Skill in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work to complete building repairs.
- Knowledge NYC law, rules and regulations regarding building maintenance and safety including but not limited to HPD,FDNY, DEP, DSNY, DOB.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple demands to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements.
- Skilled in analyzing situations in order to identify problems and offer possible solutions.
- Skilled in communicating with all types of people in a wide variety of situations.
Skill and Education:
- Minimum of 1 year maintenance /handyperson experience.
- OSHA certificate a plus.
Physical Demands:
- Required Constantly: Walking, lifting and/or carrying of materials and tools between 25-50 lbs, climbing stairs.
- Required Frequently: Climbing ladders, operating machinery.
- Required Occasionally: Shoveling of snow, reaching above the shoulder, pushing and pulling.
Compensation: $18.54 per hour
Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.54 per hour
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