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BronxWorks Maintenance Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Our Cornerstone community center youth programs are designed to provide engaging, high-quality youth services in partnership with NYCHA and our strong network of nonprofit providers across the City. The Cornerstone adult programs are designed to enhance skills and promote social interaction, community engagement, and physical activity.

Qualifications

• One to two years building maintenance experience
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred
• Valid driver's license preferred

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with beautification work as necessary.
• Perform groundwork to ensure facility surrounding is free of hazards and/or debris.
• Replenish restroom supplies and ensure restrooms are sanitized hourly.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, empty trash, clean windows, sanitation etc. regularly and as necessary
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong maintenance skills
• Strong communication and organization skills with the ability to work with multiple agency personnel
• Ability to climb and stand on a 15-foot ladder
• Ability to lift, pull, push and/or move a minimum of 60 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.