Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams. 

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development & Opportunity (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Comprehensive Mental & Emotional Healthcare (Mental Health Services), Aging, Health & Wellness Services (Older Adult Centers), and Economic Development.  Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year. 

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

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Position: Maintenance Worker                                                                  

Department: Early Childhood Education

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor                                                

Hours: Full-Time (35 hours weekly)

Salary: $18.97 per hour                                                                         

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: On-Site

 

Position Summary:

The Maintenance/Facilities Worker performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly, and safe facility in accordance with NYC DOH Article 47 standards and COVID standards. It is the role of the Maintenance Worker to follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules including, but not limited to the classrooms, kitchen, office areas, bathrooms, storage areas, and entrances.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine daily, weekly, and monthly custodial duties in order to maintain clean and sanitary facilities.
• Follows and completes the center's daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule.
• Collects and bags all garbage from the centers.
• Disinfects and cleans garbage and trash cans, and changes bags daily.
• Washes and disinfect bathroom fixtures daily with germicidal solution.
• Utilizes germicidal solution to wet mop all washable floors daily including kitchen, bathroom, office, and classroom.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors.
• Responsible for removing dust, spills, stains, and other undesirable materials from tables, countertops, toilets, and other surfaces.
• Sweeps and clears entrance spaces daily.
• Refills paper towels, tissue, toilet paper, and hand soap in all dispensers.
• All other health and safety hazards noticed.
• Sets up classrooms and program functions.
• Participates in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as requested.
• Attends and participates in center pre-service and in-service training.
• Performs other maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Maintains COVID-19 cleaning regulations and protocols as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a working knowledge of proper sanitation, lifting, and chemical mixtures when cleaning.
• A dedicated work ethic.
• Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
• A strong desire to help improve the lives of the residents in the East Harlem community.
• Applicant must have their S95 and F07 certifications.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

CO R E CO M P E T E N C IE S
 

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard

Union Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.