FLSA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Eligible

Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and affiliated JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for all maintenance and housekeeping functions of the Brooklyn Hub building site and related areas as well as ensuring that the building and grounds are maintained to the highest standard.

The Maintenance Worker is required to be organized, hardworking, conscientious, and personable and must always be a positive representative of Met Council to the community. The Maintenance Worker will be required to occasionally work at night or on the weekend.

Principal Responsibilities:

• General cleaning of common and office areas in building and building perimeter.
• Create daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual schedule plans and checklists for cleaning, service, and repair.
• Create and implement a preventive maintenance plan for the entire facility.
• Work in a hands-on capacity to repair and maintain the facility.
• Work closely with all program staff to ensure their department’s maintenance needs are being met.
• Maintain alarm, HVAC, and all mechanical systems.
• Assist in ensuring that all safety & security procedures and measures are followed.
• Facilitate all room/classroom/program set-ups.
• Maintain inventory and order all supplies necessary for appropriate maintenance of the facility.
• Coordinate all work performed by outside contractors and their access to the site.
• Maintain a Fire Certificate in compliance with building code.
• Receive any training necessary for the operation of the building.
• Report any building issues as they arise.
• Reach out and coordinate with outside professional service vendors, as needed.
• Properly remove trash and recyclables on DSNY assigned days in compliance with city rules and regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions.
• Provide center coverage when assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Competencies:

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities. Must be detail oriented and well organized with the ability to follow up on all facility related issues.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism, emotional maturity, and maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with staff members and clients. Ability to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
• Adaptability and Time Management: Adapt to changing priorities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and perform well under pressure.
• Work Independently: Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion. Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Technical and Repair Skills: Proficiently use computer software, including Microsoft Outlook and Word, and comfortably perform repairs and manage vendor and contractor interactions.

Skill and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Prior professional experience as a maintenance worker
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Ability to use a computer

Physical Demands:

1. Required Constantly: Walking, standing, climbing stairs, lifting of materials and tools (5-50 pounds)
2. Required Frequently: Climbing ladders, operating machinery
3. Required Occasionally: Shoveling of snow, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, and pulling

Compensation: $41,500 - $50,000 per year.

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.