Custodial Maintenance (Union Hall)

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance / Custodian (Union Hall)

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

Maintain a clean and healthy environment for clients, staff, and volunteers by performing a variety of hands-on cleaning and maintenance tasks. This individual is responsible for attending to our Union Hall location in Jamaica, NY.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• At least one year of experience providing custodial services in a business or social service environment is required
• Familiarity with equipment and processes associated with custodial work is required
• Ability to work overtime when necessary is required
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds is required

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean offices, bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas daily
• Complete repairs throughout the facility when necessary; properly place furniture in clients rooms, offices, and common areas
• Perform minor plumbing repairs (faucets, toilets, drains) and general plumbing maintenance
• Perform minor electrical fixes (wiring, fixtures, light bulbs, switches) and general electrical maintenance
• Perform minor carpentry repairs (adjust hardware, touch-up walls/paint, replace ceiling tiles) and general carpentry maintenance
• Evaluate issues as they arise and communicate with the operations manager when outsourcing of maintenance tasks is required
• Unload and store deliveries in the storage area; move furniture and equipment as needed
• Remove garbage daily from kitchens, bathrooms, office, and common areas; place garbage at the curb for pick up by the sanitation department; clean and mop floors regularly; prepare floors for stripping and waxing as required
• Clear sidewalks and entrances of snow and spread salt/ice melt to ensure clear and safe access to the facility
• Prepare units for occupancy
• Clean, repair, and store paint brushes, rollers, ladders, and other equipment; prepare and apply paints and finish to interior and exterior surfaces when required
• Report routine observations of residential and public areas to supervisory staff, including conditions which might affect the safety and security of clients or staff
• Perform other duties and special projects as required, including serving on-call for a one-week period each quarter
• Facilitate effective communication with other staff
• Participate in training and staff-development activities to acquire and maintain the interpersonal and operational skills necessary for successful job performance

Other Requirements (including Physical Demands):

• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule to meet job demands and deadlines
• Periodically may bend, lift, and carry objects weighing up to seventy-five pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.