Reliable, independent and motivated maintenance workers needed to join the facilities team of a non-profit organization located in Coney Island Brooklyn. Interested candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ building maintenance experience as well as experiences in the trades is helpful. High School Diploma or equivalent highly preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, clean and pleasant environment for all staff, residents and visitors. • Provide daily cleaning of the facility and facility grounds, including snow and ice removal. • Maintain the exterior of the building free from graffiti and other conditions that are unsightly. • Repair damaged furniture, appliances, and equipment as needed. • Spackle, sand, and paint walls and ceilings as required. • Perform minor plumbing repairs. • Perform routine unit maintenance inspections. • Conduct routine inspections and perform seasonal cleaning and repairs of A/C and heating units. • Inspect and repair smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. • Repair and change door locks. • Sheetrock walls. • Perform minor electrical repairs. • Monitor records about building maintenance and repairs. • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to ascend/descend up to 8 flights of stairs. • Must be able to work with hazardous substances with proper protective equipment. • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Ability to interact effectively with the client population. • Ability to effectively work in a team environment. • Ability to effectively communicate and to accept supervision from Maintenance Director or designee. • Bilingual – English/Spanish is a plus.