Maintenance Worker - Flushing

Position: Maintenance Worker
Department: Maintenance
Salary: $35,000 - $50,000
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is one of New York’s oldest and most well-respected youth development organizations and we are moving forward with an exciting and ambitious strategic agenda. Building on over 140 years of helping boys develop into quality young men, we offer programs that help boys and young men stay in school and go on to college, discover their individual musical and artistic talent, develop healthy minds and bodies, learn leadership skills, and just have fun. We are committed to developing evidence-based programs that will be a model for youth development efforts across the field. To make this happen, we are adding to our strong team of talented professionals to deepen and broaden our impact.

Summary of Position
Maintenance workers are responsible for the maintenance and care of clubhouse facilities and equipment by possessing demonstrated skills to complete specific tasks related to plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, HVAC, or other areas of maintenance expertise. The ability to operate equipment and machinery and lift in excess of 50 pounds is required. Additionally, maintenance workers must perform general cleaning services internal and external to the Clubhouse on a daily basis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
· Perform skilled maintenance work in the areas of plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, HVAC, and/or other specific areas of expertise as needed in the Clubhouse.

· Participate in the annual Clubhouse general cleaning, painting, and repair period at the end of the summer.

· Paint and repair plant and equipment on an on-going basis as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent.

· Check with the Maintenance Superintendent daily for special and/or additional work duties that must be completed.

· Report all damage to the physical plant and other related breakage and malfunction to the Maintenance Superintendent immediately upon discovery.

· Perform any additional services as requested by the Maintenance Superintendent, Clubhouse Director or Associate Clubhouse Director.

· Attend Clubhouse and Agency-wide Staff meetings as required.

· Clean furniture, bathrooms, windows, walls, stairwells, lights, and equipment (e.g., pool tables) and all other elements assigned in a specific area of the Clubhouse; remove trash and other items to be discarded; dust, mop, and wax the floors, and clean equipment as needed or as may be assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, Clubhouse Director, or Associate Clubhouse Director.

· Complete external maintenance tasks and perform preventive work inside and outside the Clubhouse.

Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED; minimum four years’ experience performing cleaning and more skilled maintenance tasks; Must be a team player; Ability and willingness to complete tasks on schedule; Demonstrated ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery; Ability to work on a variety of physically-demanding tasks and able to lift in excess of 50 pounds; Knowledge of building electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems as well as boilers and other elements; Experience cleaning and maintaining an indoor swimming pool desirable; Handy with tools and possess a technical aptitude; Demonstrated desire to learn on the job and advance skills; Willing to work a flexible and demanding schedule.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of finishes, fixtures and furnishings; Identification/Understanding of Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Systems; Follow documented instructions/guidelines; Identification of repair or replacement needs beyond normal maintenance or servicing; Routine/Preventive Maintenance.

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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