About this opportunity
163rd Street Improvement Cou lists this Temporary Maintenance Technician opportunity in bronx, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance Technician
Reporting to the Program Director and Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the aesthetic appearance and sanitary conditions of the inside and outside of the assigned location and assisting Superintendent in the building as requested.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Cleans front of the building, surrounding building perimeters as well as sidewalks up to 18 inches into the street.
Sweeps and hoses down the sidewalk in front of the building, as well as cleans yards.
Shovels/cleans snow from premises and maintains safe entrance to the residence.
Sweep, mops, and or vacuums all floors, offices, hallways, lounge, laundry room, community kitchen, and staircases on a daily basis.
Cleans and disinfects common areas, community room, kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. Wipes down washers and dryers.
Cleans windows, glass entrance doors, windowsills, and radiators daily.
Dusts furniture in all common and staff areas.
Cleans trash compactor at the end of each day and cleans, washes down compactor chute doors daily.
Taking out the trash on assigned days and preparing the trash for city pickup as per New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) regulations.
Provides repair/maintenance service to apartments and completes work orders.
Maintains a log for all carbon monoxide installations, replacements, and battery changes.
Cleans and prepares vacant apartments for occupancy as needed.
Escorts and oversees all outside maintenance vendors performing work in the building as needed and ensures all updates are properly communicated to management.
Provides regular (at least monthly) machine cleaning service on all floors.
Performs minor repairs and touch-ups as necessary, i.e., hanging pictures/bulletin boards, painting, plastering, light fixture replacement, cylinder change, faucet repair (washers, etc.), stripping floors and re-waxing, and other assignments as directed by the supervisor.
In the absence of the Superintendent, responds to emergency situations such as water pipe breaks, tenant lock outs, etc. and reports the situation to management.
Will be required to respond to emergency situations until assistance arrives, and escorts vendor(s) until repairs are completed.
Working knowledge of NYC Building Codes and City/ State Regulations such as DOB, HPD, and FDNY.
Will be required to accompany the Property Manager to attend violation hearings as necessary.
Must be able to lift 50 or more pounds.
Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by the Program Director and Property Manager.
Attend meetings, seminars and participate with trainings as assigned.
Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing as required.
Knowledge of certifying corrections for summonses and/or violations.
Knowledge of routine power tools and cleaning equipment.
Basic computer skills; Internet Search and Microsoft Office.
Must be able to operate a smart phone for calls and texts as needed.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to professionally interact with staff and residents.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
Ability to effectively manage time.
Ability to understand and complete oral and written instructions.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.
High sense of professionalism and the ability to react well under pressure.
Language Ability- Ability to read, write and interpret the English language. Ability to respond to common inquiries or from residents or management. Spanish speaking a plus.
Education and Experience:
Minimum three (3) years' experience in building maintenance and cleaning.
Trade school training in electrical, plumbing or carpentry preferred.
A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required.
Work environment and physical demands:
The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, use hands or fingers, feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel locally using public transportation.
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA): The 163rd Street Improvement Council complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules, and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
Who can apply
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