Maintenance Worker, HomeBase - Brooklyn

Who We Are:

• CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services.
• We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways.
• More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe.
• Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
• Program Description Homelessness Prevention Initiative (HomeBase) is a CAMBA program that provides case management and essential services to 4,000 at-risk individuals and families in Brooklyn and Staten Island to prevent homelessness. Individuals and families receive services that help them overcome problems with public benefits, housing, education, health care and other issues that could impede their ability to maintain stable households.

Position:

• Maintenance Worker Reports To: Vice-President Location: 1117 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213 What The Maintenance Worker Does: The person filling this position is expected, under close supervision, to: (1) operate a variety of company vehicles to transport passengers such as clients, employees, and/or supplies and materials; (2) Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, common areas and other work areas; (3) sweep, vacuum, scrub, mop, wax, polish and/or buff floors; (4) make repairs, paint, and perform various tasks to maintain the organization's physical facilities; (5) load, unload, and carry furniture and supplies up stairs and move furniture and supplies as needed; (6) clean exterior grounds, sidewalks and dumpster; (7) fulfill courier/messenger tasks in addition to maintenance tasks; including the following: Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Identify and report all maintenance issues.
• Comply with all maintenance regulatory requirements at all times.
• Utilize appropriate safety standards and display safety signs when performing tasks.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, window blinds, and draperies.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, shower fixtures, including walls, floors, curtains, stalls, and mirrors.
• Replace light bulbs, light fixtures, light covers, electrical outlet covers and ballasts as needed.
• Dust and/or wipe furniture, equipment, and ceiling fans.
• Separate and transport trash, recyclables and waste to disposal area and consolidate for pickup.
• Remove snow and/or ice from the sidewalks, driveways and stairs.
• Polish metalwork, including lighting fixtures.
• Replenish bathroom supplies including toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap.
• Wash walls, ceiling, woodwork, windows, sills and door panels, heating and cooling vents and air conditioner filters.
• Plaster and paint interiors of buildings.
• Replace door handles or locks as needed.
• Perform daily pre-trip vehicle inspection prior to first trip of the day.
• Immediately report vehicle and/or equipment that are inoperable, missing or improperly utilized.
• Complete vehicle travel log for all trips.
• Assist passengers needing assistance in order to enter and/or exit vehicle.
• Keep vehicle clean and/or free of litter at all times.
• May remove graffiti from interior and exterior surfaces.
• May replace cracked or missing floor tiles, wall tiles and ceiling tiles as necessary.
• May cut and trim grass.
• May make minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• May escort clients to appointments.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Sufficient education and technical expertise: to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must have Valid New York State Driver’s License and excellent driving history.
• Must complete NYS Approved Defensive Driving Classes every 3 years.
• Must take Refresher Computerized Defensive Driver class Must remain insurable based on CAMBA’s point system throughout the duration of employment.
• If required to drive 15 passenger van, must score at least 80% on computerized 15 passenger van improvement test every year.

If required to drive 15 passenger van, must pass an observed Van Road Test Acknowledge review of CAMBA’s Transportation Policy Compensation :

• $39,640 annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program.

The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status:

• Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace.

People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

• We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.
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